FIDE Chess in Education

Introducing: Overseas Family School ♟️ 📍 Singapore 🇸🇬 ✨ The benefits of chess for children can start at an early age. At Overseas Family School in Singapore, chess learning beautifully connects with many different disciplines. It combines songs, dance, chess yoga, and traditional learning methods to inspire learning in the younger grades, creating a positive growth mindset, and building a strong chess culture within the school. ♟ "Chess is a mandatory subject in our school. We offer a twice-weekly after-school chess program for Middle and High School students. Enrichment classes (one hour per week) are offered for Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School students. Chess is included in academic reports, just like any other school subject. The main idea of our curriculum is to support interdisciplinary and transversal approaches. We always try to relate chess thinking to situations that we face in real and school life outside the chess world." 🎖️ A FIDE Gold School award recipient in 2024, they also engaged the community by organizing important social events like their Checkmate to Racism tournament, an event which celebrates unity, respect, and the global chess community. 👏 Coaches Dijana Dengler and Philipp Ziegler helped create a very popular program that serves about 3000 students from 70 countries. Kudos to them for their passion and dedication to education and to the children! Know an educational chess project making a difference? Share it with us at [email protected] @FIDEschoolChess #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

Introducing: Curro Baobab ♟️ 📍 Botswana 🇧🇼 ✨ What kind of difference can a committed educational chess advocate make? At Curro Baobab in Gaborone, Botswana, Vincent Masole has used chess to bring together critical thinking and social engagement in a fun and welcoming way. Mr. Masole is not only a FIDE School Instructor (SI), but he is also an International Arbiter (IA) and International Organizer (IO). Although he is very familiar with the world of competitive chess, he has built culture and community in his school through educational chess. "Chess in our school is mostly used to help kids improve skills like patience, decision making, anger management, critical thinking, respect, discipline, focus, creativity and many more needed (skills) in today's world". ♟ Curro Baobab was a recipient of the FIDE School Bronze award in 2025. With kids ranging from elementary to middle school ages, they use indoor and outdoor activities, as well as leverage social media to bring attention to the chess program and raising awareness about the value of educational chess. 👏 Big thanks to Coach Vincent Masole and his team for making the world a better place each day through chess! Know an educational chess project making a difference? Share it with us at [email protected] @FIDEschoolChess #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

In partnership with FIDE, the International School Chess Federation is launching the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026, bringing together schoolchildren from across the globe to learn, compete, and connect through chess. As 2026 is dedicated to Chess in Education, this initiative aims to inspire creativity, knowledge-sharing, and multicultural understanding—both on and off the board. With continental championships and a Grand Final ahead, the project is set to spark a new generation’s passion for chess in schools worldwide. 👉 Read the full article here: fide.com/new-competition-for… @FIDEschoolChess #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

Introducing: Liyuan Primary School ♟️ 📍 China 🇨🇳 ✨ What kind of an impact can you make when you have not only your local community behind you, but also a national culture that values chess and game-based learning? ♟ At Liyuan Primary School (Liyuan Educational Group), government and federation support help the school offer a chess program that is a mandatory subject in school, meant to enhance the holistic learning potential of each child. Using a well-organized system of teaching, along with well qualified FIDE trained instructors, Liyuan Primary School is an example of a large-scale educational chess system. They even incorporate a tug-of-war game with the kids to let out some energy! "We firmly believe that through learning chess, students can not only develop good logical thinking and strategic planning skills but also learn how to cooperate and compete in a team during the learning process. We believe that through continued learning and practice, students will be able to find enjoyment in the world of chess and learn life's wisdom and strategies through the game". 👏 A FIDE Gold School recipient in 2024, Liyuan Primary School inspires and motivates children through their class structure, large events, public and private support, and dedicated belief in the value of chess as a learning tool. Kudos to them! ❗️ The 4th cycle is currently open for the FIDE School Awards. Whether you have an established chess program or a small grassroots chess club in a school, if you are making the most of the resources available and your club is making a difference in the lives of kids, we want to hear from you! Click here to learn more: edu.fide.com/certification/s… Know an educational chess project making a difference? Share it with us at [email protected] @FIDEschoolChess #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

Introducing: @Chesstoschool 🌟 Chess to School is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children in the slums of 🇳🇬 Nigeria through the power of chess. Through chess, children from diverse backgrounds are given the opportunity to shine, learn, and experience the joy of personal growth. It’s not just about strategy — it’s about building confidence, fostering creativity, and promoting unity within communities. Founded by Emmanuel Adekunle, Chess to School believes chess is more than a game — it’s a powerful tool for change and transformation. By teaching kids how to make smart decisions, navigate peer pressure, and manage anxiety, Chess to School shapes a brighter, more hopeful future, one move at a time. Chess to School is here to inspire, empower, and nurture the next generation! ♟️✨ This week, as part of FIDE’s Social Chess Year, we celebrate this inspiring initiative. Know a social chess project? Share it with us at [email protected]—it might inspire others worldwide! 🌍 #FIDEsocialchess #EveryMoveMatters #SCY2025

The FIDE Chess in Education Commission (@FIDEschoolChess) brings another exceptional opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and get certified as FIDE School Instructors! 🗓️ When? August 23-25, 2024 🌐 Where? Online, conducted in English 🗣️ Presenters: Anzel Laubscher and Boris Bruhn, esteemed commission members 🎯 Target audience: Teachers, chess educators, both novice and seasoned players with fundamental chess knowledge, and individuals with a passion for working with children. 🎁 Bonus: Unlock exclusive, lifelong access to premium OPENING MASTER chess databases upon successful completion. Read more 👇 🔗 fide.com/news/3143

😍 More than 200 over-the-board (OTB) tournaments from 50+ countries are registered for the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt! ⏳ Registration deadline: July 15, 2024 On July 20, 2024, the International Chess Day, FIDE celebrates its centenary anniversary. To mark this date, we aim to set the @GWR for the most chess games played within 24 hours, both online and over-the-board. You can participate in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt from any corner of the globe! 🌍 #FIDE100 🌟 Be part of this historic event and help us set a new world record! ❓ How-to-join: ♟️ For players: •⁠ ⁠Play over the board: Take part in one (or more!) tournaments taking part in the attempt (the list is published here 100.fide.com/gwr/) •⁠ ⁠Play online: Play your games on @wwwchesscom, @lichessdotorg, or @fideonlinearena on July 20th. ♟️ For organizers: •⁠ ⁠Register your event on 100.fide.com/gwr/ and submit the results once it is over. ℹ️ More info 🔗 100.fide.com/gwr/

East Africa Cup: Teaching chess and life skills 🌟 🌍 The East Africa Cup, held annually in Moshi, Tanzania, celebrated its 21st year in 2024. The event featured football, basketball, chess, and seminars on leadership, conflict resolution, and child protection. ♟️ On June 20th, a session engaged over 75 teenagers and young adults, blending chess lessons with life skills training. The chess competition, organized by the East Africa Cup secretariat and managed by the Iyanna Foundation, spanned June 21-22, with two age categories. Trophies and medals were awarded to the top players, including a special medal for the best female player. Read more 🔗fide.com/news/3102