ChessFest returns in 2025 culninating in CSC taking over Trafalgar Square for a great celebration of chess on Sunday 13th July.

ChessFest is the UK’s largest chess event. It’s free to attend and features a wide range of fun, family friendly chess activities. Here’s our video to remind you.

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.

Over 300 children from 30 CSC schools visited our ChessFest School Days in Manchester Square, London.

ChessFest 2024 took place in Trafalgar Square on 7th July 2024 and welcomed a record 23,300 visitors.