Armenia became the first country in the world to introduce chess as a compulsory subject for all schoolchildren starting at age six. The initiative reflects the country's strong chess culture and high number of grandmasters per capita.
Record no. MRB-2026-006506
Armenia, First Country to Make Chess a Mandatory School Subject
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