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Eggsploring Chess at Tang Hall Library
CSC doesn’t stop for Easter - our Yorkshire team were busy organising a children’s tournament at Tang Hall Explore Library.
Coventry Schools Chess Tournament
CSC ran a tournament for secondary schools in Coventry on behalf of the council, part of the build-up to a summer of chess in the city.
Boleyn Trust tournament
CSC ran a very successful tournament for the schools of the Boleyn Trust in east London.
Bristol Schools Chess League
CSC was behind the launch of a new schools chess league in Bristol recently, with schools from across the region taking part.
e2 to E17 - Walthamstow Schools Chess Tournament
CSC and Walthamstow Chess Club worked together to create a new chess event in NE London attended by over 150 local children.
Warinder Juss MP Supports Schools Chess
CSC was delighted to run a chess tournament for the schools in the constituency of Warinder Juss MP.
Chess at the Guildhall
CSC ran a schools tournament for ten schools in the amazing setting of the Old Library in London’s Guildhall.
Staff vs Students at St Marylebone
Christmas saw the inaugural Staff vs Students Chess Match at a school in Westminster. Last week the teams met again, with the teachers eager for revenge.
A Letter from a Library
Our Stanmore Library Chess Club has welcomed over 300 chess players through its doors over the past four years. Our volunteer John Ryan reports.
CSC Junior Grand Prix Kicks Off
A record 181 competitors took part in the first round of the 2026 CSC Junior Grand Prix, held at South Hampstead High School.
Record attendance in Wrexham
There was a record turnout for our annual primary schools chess tournament in Wrexham this week, organised by CSC tutor Bob Clark.
Parliamentarians Support Chess in Prisons
CSC’s Prison Team joined MPs and members of the House of Lords to discuss the benefits of running chess clubs for prisoners.
CSC in Colchester
CSC teamed up with Colchester Chess Club to deliver a junior tournament at the town hall with the support of the local Mayor and MP.
Liverpool Libraries Are Go!
Five new CSC library chess clubs are set to launch in Liverpool in the first two weeks of March.
CSC pupils turn out in force in Portishead
The recent 6th Portishead Junior Tournament was a huge success. We were delighted that 23 pupils from CSC schools took part.
Merseyside meet-up
CSC Merseyside is expanding. Find out how you can become part of the tutor team.
CSC Junior Grand Prix 2026
Entries are now open for the first event in the 2026 CSC Junior Grand Prix.
Success for St Wilfrid’s!
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary followed up on their gold trophy at the London Chess Classic by sweeping the top prizes at the EPSCA tournament in York.
CSC Girls’ Tournament in Liverpool
CSC is organising a tournament for girls in Liverpool in April. Entries are now open - good luck!
Chess Meets Boxing II
CSC delivered a chess session to children, parents and coaches at former World Champion Tasif Khan's, Boxing Academy in Bradford.