10/01/2025 by Rita Atkins, Secretary of FIDE EDU Francisco J. Cruz Arce Francisco is the Vice President of the Chess Confederation for the Americas (CCA) and Director of the Education Commission for the continent. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and mathematics and has over 15 years of experience teaching chess with a focus on competitive, educational, recreational, and therapeutic approaches. Francisco is a member of FIDE Women's Commission. He served as President of the Puerto Rico...

10/01/2025 by Abdallah Khatib FIDE Arbiter, National Instructor, LSI, Candidate SLI Introduction The first FIDE Preparation of Teachers course in the Arabic language marked a historic milestone in promoting chess education among Arabic-speaking communities. The course, designed to provide comprehensive training in chess rules, strategies, and teaching methodologies, empowers participants to implement chess as a powerful educational tool. Lead by Senior Lead Instructor Candidate Abdallah Khatib...

06/01/2025 Dear Chess Friends, The FIDE Preparation of Lecturers (PoL) course is back! Save the Dates: February 8-9 Format: Online (English) Duration: 12 hours This updated course provides a dual-level qualification: ✅ Lead School Instructor (LSI): Gain the skills to train colleagues and issue participation certificates. This first tier takes place on February 8-9. ✅ Senior Lead Instructor (SLI): Equip yourself to present the FIDE Preparation of Teachers (PoT) course and grant the School...