Program for Chess in Education
Chess in Education represents the most scalable way to grow global participation while delivering measurable cognitive
and educational value. As a core pillar of the ECU2030 vision, the Chess in Education programme shifts the focus
from purely competitive outcomes to broader classroom benefits, removing cost and distance barriers through
modern methodology and centralized digital services. The initiative has already delivered university-certified teacher
training alongside turnkey lesson packages via the ECU Hub, providing a proven, scalable blueprint for national federations
to modernize their educational structures and secure sustainable funding across the continent.
A comprehensive overview of our vision for Chess in Education and full document can be accessed below.