Second International Congress on School Chess Announced
The Chess Confederation of America (CCA), FIDE America, and the Cuban Chess Federation (FCA) have officially announced the Second International Congress on School Chess. This event will be part of the 11th International Convention on Physical Activity and Sports (AFIDE 2025).
📍 Venue & Format
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Location: Palace of Conventions, Havana, Cuba
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Format: Hybrid Event – Attend on-site or online
📅 Event Schedule
November 10, 2025 – Arrival & Accreditation
November 11, 2025 – Opening Day
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10:00 a.m. – Official Opening
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2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Paper Presentations
November 12, 2025 – Working Sessions
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9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Morning Session
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2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Afternoon Session
November 13, 2025 – Special Activities
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10:00 a.m. – Simultaneous Exhibition at Sports City
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1:30 p.m. – Lunch
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2:30 p.m. – Visit to ISLA Study Center
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3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Transfer to National Youth Sports School (ESPA)
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4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Guided Tour at ESPA
November 14, 2025 – Closing Ceremony
🎖 Special Guests
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WGM Dana Reizniece-Ozola – Deputy Chair, FIDE Management Board & Deputy President, ECU
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Jose Carrillo Pujols – President, Chess Confederation of the Americas
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Rita Atkins – Secretary, FIDE Chess in Education Commission
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IM Mauricio Arias – Chair, FIDE America Chess in Education Commission
👥 Who Can Participate?
This congress is open to:
Teachers, assistants, coaches, athletes, arbiters, journalists, students, organizers — anyone interested in promoting chess in education, from preschool to university level.
✅ What’s Included in Registration?
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Access to conferences, presentations, expert panels, and exhibitions
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Access to published papers with official ISBN (AFIDE 2025 summary book)
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Certificate of participation (1 academic credit)
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Certificate of authorship (2 academic credits) for paper presenters
🧾 Modes of Participation
| Mode | Format |
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| On-site | 5-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A |
| Streaming | 10-minute live presentation + 5-minute Q&A |
| Recording | Pre-recorded video (up to 10 minutes) |
Invitation letters are available in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF).
🌐 Official Website
Visit: afide.inder.gob.cu
Photos: FIDE_Chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
