Chess in Schools and Communities

@schoolschess

We are the UK-based charity Chess in Schools and Communities. Currently working in over 350 schools in England and Wales.

London

chessinschools.co.uk

Joined August 2010

Chess in Schools and Communities
@schoolschess
8h
An important event is coming up soon, featuring the one and only @Carl_Portman.
Carl S. Portman MBE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
@Carl_Portman
17h
Everyone welcome! stauntonsociety.com/gambit/article…
Chess in Schools and Communities
@schoolschess
Aug 27
'It's been a long time since I rook-and-rolled...' @RobertPlant was a special gust at our Charity Junior Chess Tournament and Worcestershire Junior Rapid-Play Championships at St George's Hall earlier this month. Full story via the link. chessinschools.co.uk/news/rock-lege…
Chess in Schools and Communities
@schoolschess
Aug 26
A rare outbreak of rain did not dampen the spirits of the visitors to Lancaster's ChessFest earlier this month. A full report on all of the activities - including a heavy metal band playing chess-related songs - can be found via the link. chessinschools.co.uk/news/chessfest…
Chess in Schools and Communities
@schoolschess
Aug 25
CSC Staff CPD sessions are exclusively for teachers and teaching assistants looking to support and run chess clubs within their schools. We have just listed five CPD twilight sessions on our website and the details can be found via the link:
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Recruitment and Training Courses — Chess in Schools and Communities
Chess in Schools and Communities
@schoolschess
Aug 24
Big news: The 2026 @xtxmarkets London Chess Classic has been confirmed! Dates: Tuesday 24 November - Monday 7 December. More details to follow but the basics can be found via the link.
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2026 XTX Markets London Chess Classic — Chess in Schools and Communities
The 2026 XTX Markets London Chess Classic will take place at various locations across London from 24th November to 7th December.