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GLF Schools Chess Tournament
CSC organised a tournament for GLF Schools featuring 85 players from 17 different schools.
Training and Recruitment Days
CSC has a busy schedule of Training and Recruitment Days in March, with a few spaces left on our Manchester course.
Rushanara Ali MP visits CSC’s Stepney League
Rushanara Ali, MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney, paid a visit to the latest round of our Stepney Primary Schools Chess League.
Chess at the Guildhall
CSC was delighted to return to the Guildhall to run the 6th City of London Schools’ Chess Tournament.
Schools report on success of DfE grants
The Times Educational Supplement recently reported on schools’ positive experiences in CSC Schools Programme.
CSC CEO delivers chess lecture in Durbanville, South Africa
Malcolm Pein delivered a masterclass on positional chess to students from the academy, taking a break from a holiday in South Africa.
Success for Berkshire pupils in EJCOA tournament
Two pupils from CSC’s chess club at Goldsworth Primary School in Woking had an excellent result at a recent tournament.
Line-up of the XTX Markets London Chess Classic nearly complete
Vidit Gujrathi from India today confirmed his participation in our tournament in four weeks’ time.
The London Chess Classic is back!
Chess in Schools and Communities is proud to announce the return of the London Chess Classic., sponsored by XTX Markets, in December 2024.
CSC Ambassador Demis Hassabis awarded Nobel Prize
Our congratulations to Demis on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
Lord Mayor of Westminster hosts CSC tournament
CSC organised the Westminster Schools’ Chess Tournament, held in the spectacular setting of the Lord Mayor’s Parlour at Westminster City Hall.
GM Gawain Jones on strategic thinking in chess
Grandmaster Gawain Jones gave an inspiring talk on chess strategy to 30 CSC pupils.
A Masterclass from GM Andrew Hong
Thomas Buxton Primary School from Whitechapel received a real treat this week - a masterclass from American Grandmaster Andrew Hong.
CSC at the Global Chess League
Thirty children from Malorees Junior School in Brent enjoyed a trip to the Global Chess League (GCL) in central London.
The Ginger GM visits HMP Wandsworth
Grandmaster Simon Williams, the Ginger GM, took on 20 prisoners in a simultaneous display at HMP Wandsworth.
ChessFest Liverpool 2024
ChessFest Liverpool took place in the city's Chevasse Park on Sunday 21st July 2024. Over 1,000 people enjoyed a day of fun, family friendly, free chess activities.
ChessFest School Events
Over 300 children from 30 CSC schools visited our ChessFest School Days in Manchester Square, London.
CSC Merseyside Primary Schools’ Tournament 2024
Over 300 children took part in CSC's annual Merseyside Primary Schools Chess Tournament held in the splendid setting of St George's Hall, Liverpool.
ChessFest 2024 in Trafalgar Square
ChessFest 2024 took place in Trafalgar Square on 7th July 2024 and welcomed a record 23,300 visitors.