WORLD SCHOOLS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

About the Conference​

The SMART MOVES SUMMIT is a global education conference that unlocks the power of chess to sharpen minds, spark creativity, and transform how children learn — both in and beyond the classroom. Held alongside the 2025 World Schools Team Chess Championship, this two-day international event brings together leading thinkers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of chess and education. The summit challenges conventional thinking and showcases research-backed approaches to integrating chess into early and primary education. It serves as a vibrant platform for international dialogue — connecting schools, federations, researchers, and the EdTech community around a shared mission: to reimagine learning through strategic play.

For teachers and school leaders

Research and real-world cases

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