Chess Education
The International Chess Federation's Chess in Education Commission has launched the 2026 FIDE EDU Classroom Contest to spotlight schools using chess for student development. Participants can submit photos of their chess classrooms for prizes that include promotions and educational resources. The initiative aims to showcase global chess education efforts ahead of the designated Year of Chess in Education.
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On the rest day of the Prague International Chess Festival 2026, organizers hosted a special programme to support women's chess and celebrate the Futures tournament for young female players. Swedish grandmaster Pia Cramling delivered a lecture and simultaneous exhibition, while Czech actress Aňa Geislerová received an introduction to the game from Indian player Divya Deshmukh. The event aimed to inspire and motivate the next generation of female chess players.