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School Chess Teacher Certificate

The ECU101 training course - The SMART Method for Teaching Chess was designed by leading chess pedagogues in Europe and is validated by the ECU Advisory Board which is an international academic panel with experts in disciplines ranging from cognitive science and psychology to statistics and pedagogy. The certification was developed following the Declaration of the European Parliament of March 15, 2012 that chess in schools should be promoted for educational purposes. The course is innovative in its content and delivery. It uses the SMART method developed by the ChessPlus professional team based on years of practical experience complemented by action research.



The course is suitable for teachers and tutors who want to make chess an exciting and educational experience for children. The course helps you develop your chess teaching skills to improve the overall educational performance of children. You can display this qualification on your CV and on your LinkedIn profile. The course is suitable for Continuing Professional Development and is recognized throughout Europe as it is accredited by the European Chess Union.


If you are a chess teacher / tutor ready to learn how to make your chess classes more successful, this is the course for you.


Course information:



Course ID: ECU101

Duration: ON LINE

Spanish Language

Course Instructor: Pep Suárez

  • Pre requirements:: Basic chess knowledge, Chess teacher, or chess tutor
  • Duration:On line
  • Temporalization:

  • Participants:Unlimited
  • Contents:
  • Teaching methods: SMART® method, questioning techniques, game methods, thinking skills, code of conduct, organization of class tournaments, mini-games, social formats, problem solving, planning terms and lessons.

  • Credentials:
The course draws on decades of experience from experts from the ECU Education Commission who have trained thousands of teachers across Europe. The pedagogical approach has been validated by the Academic Advisory Council of the ECU, made up of leading international professors.
  • Faculty:Experienced professional instructors appointed by ChessPlus, the ECU training partner.
  • Exam: 30 multiple choice questions in 30 minutes.
  • Certificate: Numbered certificates issued by the European Chess Union Registered in the ECU Database.
  • Organizer: ECU, Responsible for all logistics and educational issues
  • How to register: Send an email to info@olimpiachessacademia.com


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