An international platform for sharing expertise, educational
methodologies and digital solutions in chess education
methodologies and digital solutions in chess education
4th International Conference “Chess in Education”
12–13 November 2026 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | Narxoz University
12–13 November 2026 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | Narxoz University
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Chess in Education: From International Experience to Systemic Solutions
On 12–13 November 2026, Almaty will host the 4th International Conference “Chess in Education”, a professional platform dedicated to exploring the role of chess in modern education.
The conference will bring together representatives of international chess federations, government institutions, universities, educational organisations, teachers, researchers and developers of digital learning solutions.
Participants will share successful approaches to integrating chess into school and higher education, discuss modern teaching methodologies and teacher training, and explore the potential of technology in the learning process.
Special attention will be given to Kazakhstan’s experience in implementing chess programmes across schools, international cooperation and the role of chess education in developing the intellectual potential of younger generations.
On 12–13 November 2026, Almaty will host the 4th International Conference “Chess in Education”, a professional platform dedicated to exploring the role of chess in modern education.
The conference will bring together representatives of international chess federations, government institutions, universities, educational organisations, teachers, researchers and developers of digital learning solutions.
Participants will share successful approaches to integrating chess into school and higher education, discuss modern teaching methodologies and teacher training, and explore the potential of technology in the learning process.
Special attention will be given to Kazakhstan’s experience in implementing chess programmes across schools, international cooperation and the role of chess education in developing the intellectual potential of younger generations.
Speakers
- Vladimir BarskyChess Player, International Master, Coach and JournalistA Russian chess player who earned the International Master title in 1996. He is also a chess coach and journalist
- Raja Gauhar IqbalSecretary General, Chess Federation of PakistanJerry Nash believes in the power of chess to enable student success – both in and beyond the classroom. His focus is to provide teachers with the tool (in chess) they did not know was available.
See more - Ali AbbasFIDE Certified Chess in Education Lecturer. President of the Syrian Chess FederationAn international chess education professional involved in promoting and developing chess within educational settings.
Full biography and professional background to be confirmed by the organisers. - Ramon Chalmeta UrasPresident of the Catalan Chess FederationRamon Chalmeta Uras is President of the Catalan Chess Federation and has spent more than a decade developing and promoting chess across Catalonia.
See more - Anzel LaubscherWoman International Master. Chess in Education Senior Lead InstructorFurther information about her professional experience and educational projects to be added following confirmation.
Conference Programme
Two Days of International Expertise, New Ideas and Collaboration
12–13 November 2026
Narxoz University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The conference will bring together experts to explore key areas of chess education, from school programmes and teacher training to digital learning tools and international educational initiatives.
12–13 November 2026
Narxoz University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The conference will bring together experts to explore key areas of chess education, from school programmes and teacher training to digital learning tools and international educational initiatives.
12 November — Day 1
13 November — Day 2
Join the International Dialogue on the Future of Education
Raja Gauhar Iqbal
Secretary General, Chess Federation of Pakistan
Secretary General, Chess Federation of Pakistan
Raja Gauhar Iqbal serves as Secretary General of the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) and the Chess Association of Punjab (CAP). He contributes to the implementation of chess-in-education initiatives at both national and provincial levels.
Working with the leadership of both federations, he translates policy into practical action through government engagement, programme implementation and grassroots mobilisation.
At the federal level, he has helped advance the Chess in Schools initiative in collaboration with the Federal Education Department, supporting the development of chess rooms in more than 400 public schools.
In Punjab, he contributes to advocacy and implementation efforts to incorporate chess as a twice-weekly sports activity in public schools. The initiative is supported by a network of district chess associations that identifies and trains teachers with chess-teaching skills.
He has also played a key role in securing chess’s inclusion in the Punjab Youth Games for the first time, attracting approximately 8,000 participants from schools, colleges and universities.
With previous experience at Plan International Pakistan in child-centred development, advocacy, communications and capacity building, Raja Gauhar Iqbal brings together expertise in public policy, international coordination and programme development.
His vision is to make chess an accessible, inclusive and sustainable part of school education, nurturing critical thinking, creativity and lifelong learning.
Working with the leadership of both federations, he translates policy into practical action through government engagement, programme implementation and grassroots mobilisation.
At the federal level, he has helped advance the Chess in Schools initiative in collaboration with the Federal Education Department, supporting the development of chess rooms in more than 400 public schools.
In Punjab, he contributes to advocacy and implementation efforts to incorporate chess as a twice-weekly sports activity in public schools. The initiative is supported by a network of district chess associations that identifies and trains teachers with chess-teaching skills.
He has also played a key role in securing chess’s inclusion in the Punjab Youth Games for the first time, attracting approximately 8,000 participants from schools, colleges and universities.
With previous experience at Plan International Pakistan in child-centred development, advocacy, communications and capacity building, Raja Gauhar Iqbal brings together expertise in public policy, international coordination and programme development.
His vision is to make chess an accessible, inclusive and sustainable part of school education, nurturing critical thinking, creativity and lifelong learning.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Have Questions?
For information about participating in the conference, please contact the organisers.
Kazakhstan Chess Federation
Email: chessinedu@kazchess.kz
Official website: https://kazchess.kz
ORGANIZERS
Ramon Chalmeta Uras
President of the Catalan Chess Federation
President of the Catalan Chess Federation
Ramon Chalmeta Uras is President of the Catalan Chess Federation and has spent more than a decade developing and promoting chess across Catalonia.
Through “Escacs a l’Escola” (“Chess in Schools”), a programme established by the Federation in 2012, chess has been introduced to hundreds of schools, and thousands of educators have been trained to use chess as an educational tool.
During his presidency, Catalonia hosted an International Chess in Education Congress marking the programme’s tenth anniversary.
Ramon Chalmeta Uras remains committed to advancing chess education and also directly trains school chess coaches in his hometown of Sant Boi de Llobregat.
Through “Escacs a l’Escola” (“Chess in Schools”), a programme established by the Federation in 2012, chess has been introduced to hundreds of schools, and thousands of educators have been trained to use chess as an educational tool.
During his presidency, Catalonia hosted an International Chess in Education Congress marking the programme’s tenth anniversary.
Ramon Chalmeta Uras remains committed to advancing chess education and also directly trains school chess coaches in his hometown of Sant Boi de Llobregat.
Ramon Chalmeta Uras
President of the Catalan Chess Federation
President of the Catalan Chess Federation
Ramon Chalmeta Uras is President of the Catalan Chess Federation and has spent more than a decade developing and promoting chess across Catalonia.
Through “Escacs a l’Escola” (“Chess in Schools”), a programme established by the Federation in 2012, chess has been introduced to hundreds of schools, and thousands of educators have been trained to use chess as an educational tool.
During his presidency, Catalonia hosted an International Chess in Education Congress marking the programme’s tenth anniversary.
Ramon Chalmeta Uras remains committed to advancing chess education and also directly trains school chess coaches in his hometown of Sant Boi de Llobregat.
Through “Escacs a l’Escola” (“Chess in Schools”), a programme established by the Federation in 2012, chess has been introduced to hundreds of schools, and thousands of educators have been trained to use chess as an educational tool.
During his presidency, Catalonia hosted an International Chess in Education Congress marking the programme’s tenth anniversary.
Ramon Chalmeta Uras remains committed to advancing chess education and also directly trains school chess coaches in his hometown of Sant Boi de Llobregat.
Registration
Join the International Dialogue on the Future of Education
Become part of a professional community advancing chess as an educational tool and creating new opportunities for children, teachers and educational institutions.
Become part of a professional community advancing chess as an educational tool and creating new opportunities for children, teachers and educational institutions.
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