Author Archives: Brigitta Peszleg

About Brigitta Peszleg

Secretary, ECU Education Commission 2024 - Teacher Trainer I, ChessPlus, ECU 2021 - Training and Event Manager, ChessPlus 2019 - Chess Educator, Chess in Schools and Communities 2019 - I hold a degree in Education Sciences and have worked in education since 2006. Drawing on my educational background and years of intensive chess play, I began teaching chess in primary schools in 2015. I currently teach chess across primary schools in London through Chess in Schools and Communities. Alongside my teaching, I contribute to the wider Chess in Education movement through my work with the European Chess Union Education Commission and ChessPlus. My role focuses on promoting Chess in Education globally, leading training initiatives, facilitating professional discussions and supporting a growing international community of chess educators. I am passionate about designing and developing educational resources and continually exploring innovative, classroom-ready approaches that enhance learning through chess. I am also a co-author of the Chess and Strategy Games in the Classroom Educational Programme and Training Course, and have trained many teachers across the globe throughout the years. In addition, I am involved in organising international events, including the London Chess Conference and the London Strategy Games Festival, which contribute to the advancement and visibility of Chess in Education worldwide.

III. International Congress of Social and Therapeutic Chess

After last year’s success, Pep Suárez is once again bringing together experts, researchers and professionals for the Conference on Social and Therapeutic Chess. The event showcases the growing recognition of chess as a tool in therapy and social settings for enhancing mental well-being, promoting social inclusion and improving the quality of life for many individuals.… Read More »

How FIDE’s Infinite Chess Project Helps Autistic Children

What is the FIDE Infinite Chess Project? The FIDE Infinite Chess Project is an initiative by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) aimed at teaching chess to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Launched in 2019, the project leverages the cognitive and social benefits of chess to support the unique learning needs of children on the… Read More »

White Nile Chess Academy – Sudan

Mohamed Abdalslam Alhbeb is the driving force behind the White Nile Chess Academy in Sudan and we are happy to share his story and support the Academy and his coaching journey. Mohamed Abdalslam Alhbeb: My journey with chess began ten years ago when the game was merely a casual hobby. At the time, I had… Read More »

10 Inspiring TED Talks about Education

🔍 To celebrate our Education Commission’s 10th anniversary, we are bringing you a “Series of 10 exciting, inspiring and remarkable collection of ideas” related to Chess in Education. With these collections, our goal is to provide food for thought for chess educators, supporting their personal and professional development. There are hundreds of great talks out… Read More »