The sixth annual event attracted visitors from across the North West for a day of fun, free, family-friendly chess activities.

Over 400 children took part in our annual event at St George’s Hall, Liverpool.

Our Merseyside team have a summer of chess activities planned for players of all standards.

Maria Eagle MP supported our girls’ tournament in Liverpool, a partnership between CSC and She Plays to Win.

Five new CSC library chess clubs are set to launch in Liverpool in the first two weeks of March.

CSC Merseyside is expanding. Find out how you can become part of the tutor team.

ChessFest Liverpool was a huge success, with well over 1,000 people enjoying a day of fun, free, family friendly chess activities.

CSC’s annual Merseyside Schools Chess Tournament was held in the spectacular setting of St George’s Hall, Liverpool.

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with an amazing school in Liverpool aimed at training and supporting new tutors across Merseyside.

Chess is booming across Merseyside and there’s a lot to look forward to this summer, as Liverpool hosts ChessFest and the 2025 British Chess Championships.

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

Following its success at the London Chess Classic, held at the Arsenal stadium, Whitefield Primary got the chance to visit Anfield too.

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 took part in CSC's annual Merseyside Primary Schools Chess Tournament held in the splendid setting of St George's Hall, Liverpool.