Chess Summit to Revolutionize Education in 2025
Global Leaders Gather to Explore Strategic Chess Integration
A pivotal international event, the Smart Moves Summit 2025, is set to illuminate the transformative power of chess in education. Scheduled for August 4-5, the summit unites educators, policymakers, and innovators to share actionable strategies for enhancing teaching and learning.
Innovating Learning Through Chess
This initiative, a collaboration between FIDE and the International School Chess Federation, promises more than a typical conference. It aims to foster an environment for groundbreaking ideas, robust networking, and the acquisition of practical tools designed to reshape education for future generations. Attendees can anticipate gaining inspiration from leading figures who have already influenced national educational policies through chess-based programs.
Participants will explore effective methodologies for creating more inclusive, equitable, and impactful classroom environments. The summit also offers insights into successful global models for financing and expanding school chess initiatives. A key highlight will be the opportunity to connect with influential individuals from over 30 countries, spanning various professional disciplines.
Spotlight on Visionary Leadership
Among the distinguished speakers is Dana Reizniece-Ozola, former Minister of Finance of Latvia and current FIDE Deputy Chair. Her unique expertise at the intersection of government policy and chess advocacy will be showcased. In her session, she will detail how governments can successfully embed chess within national curricula, a crucial topic for policymakers, educational consultants, and federation leaders.
“This summit is more than a conference—it’s an investment in ideas, networking, and practical tools that can redefine education for generations to come.”
—Dana Reizniece-Ozola, FIDE Deputy Chair
The value proposition is clear: gain direct insights from someone who has actively implemented chess in national governance and spearheaded global programs supporting refugees and disadvantaged youth.
An estimated 372 million children worldwide are enrolled in primary education, highlighting the vast potential for educational reform and innovation (UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 2024). The Smart Moves Summit aims to equip attendees with the knowledge to leverage chess as a powerful tool for this reform.
Driving Educational Change
The event will provide practical, applicable solutions suitable for implementation in schools, non-profit organizations, or government-led projects. The focus remains on actionable strategies that attendees can readily deploy to foster significant positive change within educational systems.
