FIDE Chess in Education Commission (CIE), in partnership with the Emmanuel Chess Centre, inaugurated Chess in Education - Preparation of Teachers' (PoT) course at Madras Christian College (Autonomous). The three-day intensive training was held by WIM Rita Atkins and Dr. Ebenezer Joseph from 22nd to 24th January 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check out Joseph's account of the seminar and get to know how chess is impacting the lives of people far beyond the 64 squares, titles, trophies and triumphs. Photos: CM FT SLI Ebenezer Joseph