WORLD SCHOOLS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Chess in Early and Primary Education

04aug12:20 pm1:35 pm12:20 pm - 1:35 pm(GMT-04:00) Chess in Early and Primary EducationPanel session

Event Details

This session focuses on how chess can be introduced in preschool and primary school environments as a cognitive development tool. Experts will explore how early exposure to chess supports executive functioning, emotional regulation, numeracy, language development, and social learning – particularly in inclusive and multilingual classrooms.

Jerry Nash – Moderator
Mauricio Arias Santana
Rita Atkins
Ronald Boocock
Fernando Moreno
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Anandita Oberoi

Time

August 4 (Monday) 12:20pm - 1:35pm(GMT-04:00)

Location

Episcopal High School 1200 N Quaker Ln, Alexandria, VA 22302

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