EDU – Transforming chess education

Aiming to promote chess as a powerful education tool, the Chess in Education Commission has reviewed the existing Preparation of Teachers course this year and announced new initiatives . Understanding the transformative impact of chess within education, the EDU Commission has embarked on a mission to equip educators worldwide with the necessary skills through the Preparation […]

FIDE Development Director Nigel Short visits Lesotho

FIDE Director for Chess Development GM Nigel Short visited over half of the African countries to promote the game during his career. From November 21-24, 2023, the Chess Federation of Lesotho (CFL) was delighted to welcome back the 1993 World Championship challenger to the kingdom of Lesotho for the third and final stop on his […]

“Chess for Children with ASD. Learn and Teach” seminar announced

The International Chess Federation (FIDE), together with the Asian Chess Federation and Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, with the support of the International Olympic Committee, FIDE Planning and Development Commission, and FIDE Social Commission, pleased to announce the Asian Educational Seminar “Chess for children with ASD. Learn & teach”. It will be held […]