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FIDE School Award Chess Connections: RISE Hamilton K-8 School vs. G C School of Careers
17/11/2024
By Abel Talamantez
Follow the exciting action as two recipients of the FIDE Chess School Gold Award meet in an event that combines competition, cultural exchange, and fun. The schools will engage in a rapid format competition followed by some Q&A about the programs and the FIDE School Awards with special guests from FIDE.
About the Schools
Hamilton K-8 School from Novato, California USA is a public K-8 Title I school that provides a full time chess program sponsored by RISE...
Everyone Can Play Chess - Conference and Festival in Stockholm
11/11/2024
On Saturday, December 14, there will be a big chess day at Kulturhuset in Stockholm in the form of a festival and a conference on the theme: Everyone can play chess!
Attached is the program and here is the link to the registration for the conference itself: https://schack-for-alla-chess-for-everyone.confetti.events/
The international conference is the conclusion of the Stockholm Chess Federation's project Let’s Play Together! https://letsplaychesstogether.com/
In addition to...
"Preparation of Teachers" course, already the 20th edition, from December 6-8
11/11/2024
Calling all chess enthusiasts and educators!
Get ready for the 20th edition of the "Preparation of Teachers" course hosted by the FIDE Chess in Education Commission.
Mark your calendars for December 6-8, 2024, for an enriching online experience conducted in English.
This course is designed to equip you with innovative and creative methods to develop academic skills (the so-called 4C's) using chess as an educational tool. It's an intensive 3-day program you won't want to miss.
And...
Judit Polgár: Inspiring a New Era in Chess in Education
10/11/2024
by Dr Bilal Ahmad Pandow, FIDE School Instructor
In an exclusive interview with Dr Bilal Ahmad Pandow, FIDE School Instructor, Judit Polgár, the Hungarian chess grandmaster renowned as the strongest female player in chess history, shared insights into her illustrious career, her pioneering role in promoting chess as an educational tool, and her vision for the future of chess as a global language for learning. From breaking records to breaking barriers, Polgár’s journey has redefined...
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