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World Schools Team Chess Championship 2025: Live Games, VAR, and Video Highlights
The 2025 World Schools Team Chess Championship was held at Episcopal High School, just 11 km from downtown Washington, D.C., from August 3–7. Over 50 teams from six continents competed in this exciting event. For the first time ever, the tournament featured the cutting-edge idChess technology. This allowed real-time broadcasting of games to chess fans worldwide.
What is idChess?
It’s a smart way to stream chess games using just a smartphone. Phones are placed on tripods next to boards. The moves are automatically captured and converted into PGN format using computer vision and AI.
VAR for Chess
idChess also includes VAR — a Video Assistant for Referees. It helps arbiters review and decide in tricky situations. FIDE adopted idChess VAR for international tournaments in 2023. This ensures fair play and gives players, coaches, and fans more insights into games.
Automatic Video Highlights
The system can spot the best moves and combinations automatically. It uses a neural network trained on millions of chess games. It then creates short video clips. Organizers can share these highlights on the idChess Media Platform for fans to enjoy.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich said:
The World Schools Team Championship is not just about young chess talent — it’s also about innovation. By using idChess, we set a new standard for youth events, making chess more exciting for the next generation.
Worldwide Adoption
idChess is now used in tournaments across more than 150 countries. It works in national championships, open tournaments, school events, and even chess clubs. All you need is a smartphone, tripod, and internet connection.
Why Organizers Love idChess
It’s fast, affordable, and easy to set up. Schools and federations can start using it with little technical training. It opens doors to better promotion, higher engagement, and game reviews. Organizers can even apply for free access to an idChess tournament account.
Learn more at idchess.com.
Photos: FIDE_chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
