On August 21-22 of this year, Vahan Sargsyan, head of the scientific program of the Chess Research Institute, made a report at the II international conference entitled “Chess in Education” organized in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.He presented “Experience of Armenia. The influence of chess knowledge on the 21st-century competencies prerequisite for learning digitalization”․

Main Goals of the Conference

To popularize chess within the educational system in Kazakhstan, explore the potential of digital technologies in chess education, and promote the development of 21st century skills through chess.

Foster international collaboration on chess education.
Share best practices in chess education.
Develop strategies for integrating chess into the school curriculum.
Identify challenges and opportunities in chess education.
Advocate for increased support for chess in schools.

The presentations of the conference reports are attached.