The European Chess Union has launched the ECU Chess in Education Partnership with National Chess Federations to help promote chess as an educational tool in schools and institutions across Europe and beyond, strengthening the connection amongst National Federations and the broader educational community. ECU EDU’s goal is to increase the visibility of the National Chess in Education initiatives through… Read More »
The European Chess Union has launched the ECU Chess in Education Partnership with National Chess Federations to help promote chess as an educational tool in schools and institutions across Europe and beyond, strengthening the connection amongst National Federations and the broader educational community. ECU EDU’s goal is to increase the visibility of the National Chess in Education initiatives through… Read More »
Throughout the years, we have met many educators from all over the world in our Training Courses and Discussion Group Meetings who are doing a great job with Chess in Education. We want to introduce their unique perspectives and share their stories that might be of interest and inspiration to others. Meet Vítor Cardoso from… Read More »
Life hands us many scripts, and whether we realise it or not, we’re constantly shifting roles. On the job, at home, in our quiet thoughts and in public expressions. Each role shapes how we see the world and how the world responds in turn. In education, we often seek tools that don’t just teach, but… Read More »
The European Chess Union has launched the ECU Chess in Education Partnership with National Chess Federations to help promote chess as an educational tool in schools and institutions across Europe and beyond, strengthening the connection amongst National Federations and the broader educational community. ECU EDU’s goal is to increase the visibility of the National Chess… Read More »
Chess Alone Isn’t Enough Many schools introduce chess, hoping it will boost students’ thinking skills. But just playing chess doesn’t do that. One common mistake is to rely on basic gameplay without purpose. This isn’t bad. But it misses the point. It misses the aim of what Chess in Education is for and the deeper… Read More »
The chess video series from Germany, from the German School Chess Foundation, is the work of a wonderful team of two brilliant scriptwriters, Laura Schalkhäuser and IM Harald Schneider-Zinner, internet specialist, Elias Pfann, adviser Julian Groetzbach and the great film team in Belgrad. Produced by Walter Rädler, these videos promote chess in a unique way… Read More »
The European Chess Union has launched the ECU Chess in Education Partnership with National Chess Federations to help promote chess as an educational tool in schools and institutions across Europe and beyond, strengthening the connection amongst National Federations and the broader educational community. ECU EDU’s goal is to increase the visibility of the National Chess… Read More »
The fascinating world of Recreational Mathematics at the February 2025 Discussion Group Meeting Tiago Hirth definitely has the passion and enthusiasm to spark interest in mathematics. And how does that relate to chess? Through games, puzzles and engaging challenges, which all require problem-solving skills and a kind of mindset that is willing to dive deep… Read More »
Throughout the years, we have met many educators from all over the world in our Training Courses and Discussion Group Meetings who are doing a great job with Chess in Education. We want to introduce their unique perspectives and share their stories that might be of interest and inspiration to others. Meet Dominika Stochniałek from… Read More »