Tried-and-tested, engaging lesson activities for Chess in Education
Created by educators, for educators
FIDE announced 2026, the Year of Chess in Education, so let’s prepare.
We are inviting chess educators from around the world to help us build a free, open-access resource bank of fun and engaging Chess in Education classroom activities.
Our goal is to collect practical, ready-to-use activity ideas that teachers can instantly apply in their lessons. These are not lesson plans, just short, simple, tried-and-tested activities that work.
If you have an activity your students love and it works well in real classrooms, we want to hear about it!
Why Contribute?
Your contribution, big or small, can make a difference to hundreds of classrooms. By sharing your ideas, you are helping educators around the world with more tools to make chess fun and meaningful for children. Your experience and creativity can inspire educators around the world and reach teachers and students in diverse settings, including schools with limited resources.
What to Include in Your Submission?
To make each activity easy for others to use, please share:
- Activity Title
- Objective / Skill Developed
- Prior knowledge
- Age Group & Level
- Duration / Time Required
- Group Format
- Resources, Materials Needed
- How the Activity Works
- Variations / Extensions
- Why It Works / What Students Enjoy
You may also attach optional worksheets or photos.
How to Submit?
Please submit your activity using this Google Form
If you want to submit multiple activities, you have to fill in a separate Google Form for each activity. You can submit in any language, Google Translate is our friend 🙂
Deadline for the first 30 submissions is 15 February 2026.
In Appreciation of Your Contribution
All contributors will receive:
- Acknowledgement in the published resource bank and on ECU EDU platforms.
- Opportunities to be featured in spotlight articles and in the publication of the
Tried-and-tested, engaging lesson activities for Chess in Education collection. - The satisfaction of supporting a global initiative that helps children learn, grow and love chess.
Let’s Build This Collection Together
We look forward to your submission! Thank you for helping to create a global resource bank of fun, high-quality activities for Chess in Education that support teaching and learning and bring joy to students.