Dear Chess Friends, Get ready for another extraordinary chess experience. Mark your calendars: January 17-19, 2025, for our 21st edition of the "Preparation of Teachers" course – your gateway to becoming a certified FIDE School Instructor.   Bonus: Successful candidates get lifelong access to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

01/11/2024 by Dr Bilal Ahmad Pandow, FIDE School Instructor The ISF Gymnasiade 2024 in Kingdom of Bahrain witnessed a dynamic fusion of education and sport aimed at nurturing the holistic development of young people. In collaboration with Bahrain’s Ministry of Education, the ISF Academy organized...

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...

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...

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...

03/10/2024 Dear Chess Friends, The 𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐏𝐨𝐋) 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 is here for you once again! Mark Your Calendars: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟕 Where: Online, in English Duration: 15 hours The new updated PoL course offers a two-tier qualification: Lead...

03/10/2024 Timur Turlov addresses the students (photo courtesy of New Hampshire Department of Education) Jerry Nash, Chairman of FIDE’s Chess in Education Commission, also serves as National Chess Education Consultant for the non-profit organization in the United States, Chess in Education – US. As...

02/10/2024 Dear Chess Friends, We bring another exceptional opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and get certified as FIDE School Instructors! When: October 18-20, 2024 Where: Online, conducted in English Presenters: Rita Atkins and Anzel Laubscher Target audience: Teachers, chess educators,...

09/09/2024 by Dr Bilal Ahmad Pandow, FIDE School Instructor Not only will the world's top chess players compete fiercely in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, but there will also be unforgettable off-the-board activities. The tournament will be hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Chess as a global tool for...

30/08/2024 by Abel G. Talamantez RISE Scholars, Inc. measured student grade level academic performance using math and reading IXL testing during their 2024 summer program for students of Hamilton K-8 School in Novato, California, USA. While the data represents one year, it is telling of the impact...

30/08/2024 by Abel G. Talamantez In June 2024 Hamilton K-8 School in Novato, California, USA, was honored to receive a FIDE Gold School award by the FIDE Chess in Education Commission. For us, it is not just a testament to the commitment the school has for its full-time chess program, but also for...

17/08/2024 Dear federation colleagues, Considering the growing interest in the FIDE EDU "Preparation of Teachers" courses, we are excited to announce the 18th in-person POT course, which will be held during the 45th Chess Olympiad. Are you an aspiring or current chess educator? Prepare to enhance...

15/08/2024 The 4th EDU Chess Summit will be held on September 18th in Budapest, in Hotel Intercontinental, coinciding with the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad. Participants of the 1st EDU Chess Summit in 2021 The conference, centered around the theme of inspiration, will feature presentations from several...

13/08/2024 Kazakhstan Chess Federation will host the II International conference titled “Chess in Education” in Astana, Kazakhstan. Main Goals of the Conference Popularize chess within the educational system in Kazakhstan. Explore the potential of digital technologies in chess education. Promote the...