Velammal MHS School (India) Takes Gold at the 2025 World Schools Team Championship
After eight exciting rounds, the 2025 World Schools Team Championship wrapped up today in Alexandria, Virginia. Set on the beautiful campus of Episcopal High School, the event brought together some of the most talented young chess players from around the world. Rising above the rest with a perfect score, Velammal MHS School from India claimed […]
Smart Moves Summit sets out global vision for chess in education
The first-ever global conference on the role of chess in education concluded in Washington D.C. today with a call to governments and education institutions to integrate chess into formal and informal learning environments, including schools. Over 50 speakers – including eminent scientists and researchers in the fields of education and cognitive studies, educators, coaches, leaders […]
Velammal MHS School Pulls Ahead at the World Schools Team Championship
Day 3 of the World Schools Team Championship delivered another dose of high-stakes drama and memorable moments, both on and off the board. With two rounds played, the competition intensified as top contenders clashed, and underdogs continued to defy expectations. At the close of the day, India’s Velammal MHS School leads the event, holding strong […]
Making the case for chess in the classroom: The first day of the Smart Moves Summit
The Smart Moves Summit – a first of its kind global education conference focusing on the transformative power of chess in education – opened in Washington D.C. The prestigious Episcopal High School in Alexandria will, for two days, play host to government officials, scientists, researchers, EdTech entrepreneurs, innovators, and chess experts. The international conference aims […]
A Day of Fierce Matches and Lasting Friendships at the WSTC
The World Schools Team Championship in Alexandria continued with great momentum today, as two more rounds were completed. The intensity of the competition is growing, with 3 teams – Kazakhstan’s National School of Physics and Mathematics, India’s Velammal MHS School, and Sri Lanka’s Royal College, Colombo still leading the standings on a perfect score. As […]
Opening Moves in Alexandria: The World Schools Team Championship 2025 Begins
The World Schools Team Championship 2025 officially got underway today at Episcopal High School, located in the historic city of Alexandria, just outside Washington, D.C. A flagship event in the global scholastic chess calendar, the tournament brings together hundreds of students representing nearly 50 countries. While the players are here to compete for international glory, […]
Let the Games Begin: Celebrating the Start of the World Schools Team Championship 2025
The opening ceremony of the World Schools Team Championship 2025 began with a colorful Parade of Nations, featuring players from more than 50 countries including India, China, the United States, and Norway. This was followed by the official transfer of ownership from FIDE to the International School Chess Federation, after which the event was formally […]
World School Team Championship meets Smart Moves Summit
A major event in August bringing together school children, chess players, thought leaders and scientists set to transform how chess is perceived in the classroom The second edition of the World School Team Championship, a flagship event for school chess clubs, runs from 2 to 7 August at Episcopal High School – just 11 kilometers […]
Smart Moves Summit 2025: Shaping the future of education through chess
FIDE and the International School Chess Federation invite you to the Smart Moves Summit 2025, a groundbreaking international gathering exploring how chess can transform education. From classrooms to communities, from policy to practice, this event on August 4–5 brings together visionary educators, policy leaders, EdTech innovators, and social entrepreneurs to share real-world strategies that are […]
Smart Moves Summit 2025: Where chess meets learning
From August 4–5, Alexandria (Washington D.C. area) will host a unique international summit exploring how chess can support cognitive growth, inclusion, and innovation in education. The conference aims to open a dialogue between schools, researchers, EdTech innovators and chess federations on the role chess can play in education and the cognitive development of children. By […]