29/10/2024 by Jerry Nash, Chairman of FIDE EDU Jerry Nash presenting at the conference The Saint Louis Chess Conference (Education – Research – Community) held on October 25-26, 2024, featured a wide variety of speakers, attendees, and topics. With over 200 attendees, the conference could easily be called successful. Presentations and photos are posted online. The Saint Louis Chess Club did an excellent job of organizing, promoting, and carrying out the conference schedule. Kudos to all who...

11/10/2024 Estimados amigos del ajedrez, La FIDE y su Comisión de Ajedrez en la Educación se complacen en anunciar las fechas del recién revisado curso de Preparación de Profesores 𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚ñ𝐨𝐥. El curso se impartirá en línea 𝐝𝐞𝐥 15 𝐚𝐥 17 𝐝𝐞 noviembre 𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐4. El público objetivo son profesores, educadores de ajedrez, jugadores principiantes y avanzados con conocimientos básicos de ajedrez y experiencia trabajando con niños. ​ Este novedoso curso se centra en el ajedrez como...

10/10/2024 By Rita Atkins, Secretary of FIDE EDU International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually on October 11th. The purpose is to raise awareness of the difficulties girls encounter on a global scale and to honor their potential and accomplishments. Chess has matured into a cutting-edge game for overall progress and development, and education is a crucial arena in which we may cultivate this potential. In recognition of this day, it is worthwhile exploring the ways in which chess as a...