As the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026: Visible, Connected, Worldwide comes to a close, the FIDE Women’s Commission, in cooperation with the FIDE Educational Commission, is proud to mark this occasion with a meaningful and lasting initiative.
Throughout the month of March, events held across the world have brought together girls and women in chess, strengthening visibility, connection, and a sense of global community. Building on this momentum, the two commissions now join efforts to launch the FIDE Preparation of Teachers Course for Women Around the World – a joint initiative designed not only to support women in chess today, but to help shape the future of the game.
Because teachers shape generations. By empowering more women as chess teachers, we contribute to a more inclusive, balanced, and inspiring image of chess worldwide. The presence of female teachers and role models plays a vital role in how young players – especially girls – see themselves in the game, influencing participation, confidence, and long-term engagement.
While the FIDE Educational Commission has long been delivering high-level training courses for chess educators, this marks the first edition specifically dedicated to women, creating a unique and supportive environment for their development.
Organized within the framework of The Year of Chess in Education, the program introduces a series of online training courses aimed at preparing and developing women as chess teachers across different regions and languages.
Course Structure
1st Course
📅 May 8–10
🌐 Language: English
👤 Lecturer: Anzel Laubscher
⏰ Schedule (CEST):
• Friday: 16:00–19:00
• Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–16:00
Registration link: https://cloud.fide.com/s/QiibkJJwtjmAMbs
2nd Course
📅 June 5–7
🌐 Language: Arabic
👤 Lecturer: Mahmoud Roushdi
⏰ Schedule (Cairo, UTC+3):
• Daily: 17:00–22:00
Registration link: https://cloud.fide.com/s/zqxESrwRqJ6PP8E
3rd Course
📅 July 3–5
🌐 Language: French
👤 Lecturer: Seddik Sidrine
⏰ Schedule (CEST):
• Friday: 15:00–20:00
• Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–15:00
Registration link: https://cloud.fide.com/s/BXp6FSJsd32fKQH
4th Course
📅 August 7–9
🌐 Language: Spanish
👤 Lecturer: Frank De La Cruz
⏰ Schedule (Panama, UTC-5):
• Friday: 17:00–20:00
• Saturday & Sunday: 09:00–16:00
Registration link: https://cloud.fide.com/s/JqpkeaaPYLPY7rP
Participation Details
- Maximum 20 participants per course
- Maximum 2 participants per country, ensuring global representation
- Registration deadline: one week prior to each course
The FIDE Women’s Commission is pleased to support this initiative through waiving participation fees for all attendees.
Participants who successfully pass the exam will only need to pay their SI title fees if they wish to obtain the FIDE School Instructor title.
This initiative reflects a shared commitment to long-term impact – not only increasing the number of qualified women chess teachers worldwide, but also helping shape a more diverse, inclusive, and representative future for chess.
For further information, please contact: edu.courses@fide.com
