Dear Chess Friends,

Get ready for another extraordinary chess experience.

Mark your calendars: January 17-19, 2025, for our 21st edition of the "Preparation of Teachers" course – your gateway to becoming a certified FIDE School Instructor.  

Bonus: Successful candidates get lifelong access to OPENING MASTER PREMIUM chess databases.

Conducted in English, this 3-day online course is designed to engage you in a practical experience aimed at introducing the game of chess and integrating it with academic and 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.

Read the detailed course description here.

Led by distinguished commission member Anzel Laubscher and commission secretary Rita Atkins, this course caters to teachers, chess educators, beginner and advanced players with basic chess knowledge, and anyone with experience working with children.

Reserve your spot by registering here.

Registration closes on January 13, with only 20 spots available.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at edu.courses@fide.com