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FIDE Announces 28th “Preparation of Teachers” Course
The FIDE Chess in Education Commission has announced the 28th edition of its popular Preparation of Teachers course. This online course will run in English from August 22 to 24, 2025.
It is designed for teachers, chess educators, and both beginner and advanced players who have basic chess knowledge and experience working with children.
The focus is on using chess as an educational tool in classrooms.
By passing the final exam, participants will earn the official FIDE School Instructor title.
Graduates will also receive lifetime access to the Opening Master Premium Chess Databases — containing over 9.6 million official over-the-board human chess games and growing every month.
Registration Details:
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Deadline: August 19, 2025
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First-come, first-served basis
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Maximum 20 seats available
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Registration form: cloud.fide.com/s/kBpkMnW4XydtKd5
FIDE will award the titles after the next FIDE Council meeting, and they will appear on participants’ FIDE profiles about four weeks later. This is a great opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and bring the power of chess into the classroom.
Share this with colleagues and friends — let’s make chess education accessible and effective for everyone!
For any questions, email: edu.courses@fide.com
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Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
