ECUhub offers a diverse range of courses designed to enhance chess education and player development. Educators can learn to integrate various strategy games into their teaching methods to boost student engagement. Players rated 1500-2200 can participate in monthly masterclasses focusing on recognizing and converting advantages into wins.
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Bring more fun, engagement and variety to the classroom! Discover new games and puzzles the chessboard offers for education.
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The course provides a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of Chess in Education. It combines theory and practice to equip educators with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to deliver effective lessons using chess as an educational tool. The course is divided into 6 Units, each of which contributes towards a better understanding of the possibilities that chess can offer in the classroom.
26 May 2026 17:00
The purpose of the seminars is to educate chess organizers and interested individuals on how to properly conduct tournaments and manage chess clubs effectively. Each seminar consists of two main sessions: Chess Event Organization on Day 1 and Chess Club Establishment and Management on Day 2.
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CPR-BLS essentials in a 3-hour online seminar led by IA Geert Bailleul, intensive care and emergency nurse.
19 Dec 2026 10:00
Case studies from real tournaments, deep review of the Laws of Chess. Two points for ECU arbiters' call of interest.
11 Jul 2026
Learn to operate as an Anti-Cheating Arbiter. Two points for ECU arbiters' call of interest.
28 Oct 2026 21:00
Learn basic operations and more advanced skills to operate DGT live boards, from small installations to bigger plants. This course is designed for people with no previous knowledge about DGT live boards. The course gives two points for the ECU arbiters' call of interest.
24 Jun 2026 21:00
The course offers a new perspective on severe incidents that may happen in tournaments and gives basic training on how to handle them. This course is designed for arbiters with an international title, FA or IA, who wish to get a basic knowledge of how to manage situations happening at events. The course gives two points for the ECU arbiters' call of interest.
20 Jun 2026 10:00
Learn how to become a proficient user of Swiss Manager and get the title of Swiss Manager Expert User issued in cooperation with Heinz Herzog, Swiss Manager creator. This course is designed for people having even no previous knowledge about the software. The course gives two points for the ECU arbiters' call of interest.
11 Aug 2026
Learn how to become a better coach or trainer and get certified. This course is designed for coaches rated 1500–2500 who want to enhance their coaching mindset.
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Learn and teach rich maths tasks that can be explored through the theme of chess, that are inclusive, challenging and a great way to spark mathematical thinking.
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Bundle: ECU Swiss Manager, Anti-Cheating & Advanced Education Webinars.
23 May 2026 10:00
Start SMART with Chess in Education! Your No.1 course to learn how to use chess for educational purposes. Certified by ECU since 2017.
14 May 2026 19:00
Monthly online Zoom workshops for players rated 1500–2200. The course includes expert-led masterclasses, certificate of attendance, exclusive access to training videos, and a PGN database with limited analysis. It repeats every month on the middle Wednesday.
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All 9 expert-led Zoom workshops. Includes videos and PGN analysis.
