Chess in Schools and Communities

Chess in Schools and Communities Chess in Schools and Communities' aim is to establish a chess club in every primary school in England

Chess in Schools and Communities' aim is to establish a chess club in every primary school in England and Wales. Research has shown that chess can benefit academic performance, encourage better behaviour and classroom engagement, improve self-esteem and of course it's a lot of fun. All schools in the public sector are eligible to join Urban Chess. Once accepted your school will be eligible for som

e or all of the benefits below:

Free weekly chess coaching by one of our professional chess coaches
Free chess sets and chess software
Access to our website and online chess materials
Opportunities to take part in inter-school competitions
An invitation to The London Chess Classic where there will be free coaching and activities and a chance to see the World Chess Champion play. Simultaneous displays by our top players
Coaching material for teaching staff and priority places for them on our courses to become an Accredited CSC Chess Coach. We strongly encourage schools wishing to become part of the scheme to incorporate chess lessons into curriculum time as this produces the best results. Importantly, teaching chess in curriculum time as opposed to during lunchtime or after school makes it much easier to find a coach in your area.

A display and a junior chess tournament at Whitby Museum!
14/08/2026

A display and a junior chess tournament at Whitby Museum!

13/08/2026
Anyone wanting to investigate the possibility of becoming a CSC Tutor needs to attend one of our recruitment days.The ne...
10/08/2026

Anyone wanting to investigate the possibility of becoming a CSC Tutor needs to attend one of our recruitment days.

The next one is scheduled for Saturday 5 September, in Leeds, and it will be delivered by the dynamic CSC Yorkshire duo, Dan Staples and Dom Lodge.

It is a while since we had such a day in Leeds and therefore a big turnout is anticipated. Anyone interested should book their places as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

The details can be found via the link.

Tutor training days are for prospective CSC tutors and any non-school staff interested in teaching chess to children. These courses run from 10am to 4pm at various locations around the country and online.

Shreyas and Bodhana both have strong links to CSC and we are delighted to see them as the new British champions.
10/08/2026

Shreyas and Bodhana both have strong links to CSC and we are delighted to see them as the new British champions.

10/08/2026
The 2026 British Chess Championship concludes today and here is a reminder that the final round starts at 10.00 a.m. ins...
09/08/2026

The 2026 British Chess Championship concludes today and here is a reminder that the final round starts at 10.00 a.m. instead of the usual afternoon slot.

Further details via the link:

Home Above – British Champion 2025 GM Michael Adams, who became the latest Champion following a three way playoff with GM Stewart Conquest and IM Peter Roberson; and Joint British Women’s Champions 2025 WGM Lan Yao (left) and WGM Elmira Mirzoeva (right) seen here accepting their trophies from Li...

07/08/2026

It's back!

'Chess By the Tees' will be making a final summer appearance on Sunday 30th August from 10am.

It's absolutely free and is open to people of all ages and abilities.

We just want to provide a unique environment where people can come down and play, learn and just enjoy the game of Chess with like minded people by the River.

We provide all of the equipment and it's super super relaxed so you really just need to bring yourselves down.

Outdoor Chess by the River.

We absolutely love it!

❤️♟️♥️♟️♥️♟️♥️

The next CSC Recruitment and Training Day will be in Coventry (to tie in with the ongoing British Championship) on Satur...
05/08/2026

The next CSC Recruitment and Training Day will be in Coventry (to tie in with the ongoing British Championship) on Saturday 8 August.

Full details can be found via the link.

Tutor training days are for prospective CSC tutors and any non-school staff interested in teaching chess to children. These courses run from 10am to 4pm at various locations around the country and online.

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