Spreading Chess Joy to Classrooms with ECU and ChessKid

Chess has always been more than a game. For children, it’s a playground for the mind, a gym for focus, patience, creativity, and confidence. And today, we are incredibly happy to open a new chapter together with the European Chess Union (ECU). 

This collaboration marks a significant step in our shared mission: to bring joyful, high-quality chess education to children through schools, clubs, coaches, and teachers across Europe and beyond. We are offering 6 months of free membership to all ECU101 teachers, coaches, and their students. (future teachers/coaches or past teachers/coaches). Established in 2014, the ECU Education Commission has been committed to advancing the role of Chess in Education, supporting chess educators worldwide through its training courses.

 

Why Chess for Kids?

Because learning is strongest when curiosity leads the way.

Chess helps children develop:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Emotional balance and resilience
• Decision-making and responsibility
• Creativity, imagination, and confidence

All within a safe, friendly, child-centered environment.

 

ChessKid + ECU Trained Teachers = A Winning Team

ChessKid is designed especially for young learners and the educators who guide them.

With engaging lessons, puzzles, videos, challenges, and safe online play, ChessKid supports teachers in:

• Bringing chess into everyday classroom life
• Adapting to different learning levels
• Motivating children through play and progress
• Building long-term learning habits

Chess becomes not just a subject, but an experience.

 

A Call to All Teachers and Coaches:

If you are a:

• Primary or secondary school teacher
• Chess instructor or school coach
• Educator passionate about innovative learning
• Teacher is curious about introducing chess for the first time 

We invite you to connect with us.

This collaboration with ECU Educational is an open door.

An invitation to teachers who want support, inspiration, and a strong educational partner by their side.

 

Let’s Grow School Chess Together

Starting this journey with ECU is both an honor and a motivation. Together with teachers, schools, and education partners, we aim to:

• Expand school chess programs
• Empower educators with the right tools
• Inspire children to think, plan, and dream

The board is set. The future players are ready.

If you’re a teacher who wants to bring chess to kids, this is your move!

Contact us, and let’s build school chess together with the ECU Education Commission and ChessKid.

 

Do you want to learn more about ChessKid?

You can find some useful information here:

- Videos about the Enterprise Account Upgrade

- Your Complete Guide to All ChessKid Lessons

- Empower Your Classroom This School Year with ChessKid

- ChessKid Avatars are here!

 

Special thanks to the ECU for this collaboration! Ask now for your gold memberships here.
Together, we will spread chess in all the schools in Europe.