Chess in Schools and Communities

Empowering Children Through Chess

We aim to improve educational outcomes and social development through the world's oldest game

The important role played by extra-curricular activities in developing soft skills and increasing social mobility

Why chess will help your pupils, and how we can help.

schools supported throughout the UK with teaching, equipment, training and more

of school staff believe chess has improved pupils' thinking skills

children will benefit from the scheme nationwide this year

We are seeking enthusiastic people, with patience, to help children learn to play chess.

Our Google DeepMind Chess Pioneers paid a visit to the offices of Google DeepMind and met a couple of very special guests

King Charles visits CSC on Merseyside

CSC Merseyside joined up with Liverpool Chess Club to welcome King Charles and the Queen Consort to Liverpool Central Library as part of the city's Eurovision celebrations. Read more
UK vs Ukraine Solidarity Chess Match

The UK-Ukraine Solidarity Chess Match pitched Britain's top grandmaster, Mickey Adams, against the Ukrainian champion, Andrei Volokitin. Read more
Commons vs Lords chess match

CSC organised a match between MPs and Peers in the Houses of Parliament as part of its UK vs Ukraine Solidarity Chess Match. Read more