Programs & Resources

Everything a school or federation needs to bring chess into the classroom.

School programs

Primary curriculum

Ages 6–11, chess basics through play.

Secondary curriculum

Ages 12–17, strategy and competition.

After-school clubs

A ready-to-run weekly club format.

Teacher materials

  • Chess-in-Education Teacher Guide (PDF) — example file
  • Lesson plan pack — Term 1 — example file
  • Classroom set checklist — example file

Certification

Level 1 — School Instructor (SI)

Entry-level course, no prior chess-teaching experience required.

Level 2 — Lead / Senior Lead Instructor (LSI / SLI)

Qualifies instructors to train and certify future School Instructors.

FIDE Development Fund

Managed by the FIDE Planning & Development Commission (PDC)

The FIDE Development Fund supports national federations with hosting competitions, chess training, and participation in international events. African federations can apply for this funding — and the Commission can help you prepare a strong application before it is submitted to the PDC.

  • Hosting chess competitions
  • Chess training & teacher preparation
  • Support for international participation
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