Chess in Schools and Communities

@schoolschess

We are the UK-based charity Chess in Schools and Communities. Currently working in over 350 schools in England and Wales.

London

Joined August 2010

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Chess in Schools and Communities@schoolschess · Jul 24

Another great finish.

AAlexandra Samaganova@ASamaganova · Jul 23

🧩 Find the best move for White! Can you spot it? ♟️

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Chess in Schools and Communities@schoolschess · Jul 24

Just put your rooks on open files and find a Stairway to Rank Seven.

CChess Forum@chessforumnyc · Jul 23

Les Zeppelin lead singer visiting Chess Forum. While Robert Plant is known for his legendary rock career with Led Zeppelin, he is also a known chess enthusiast. He reportedly played chess with the Yardbirds before forming Led Zeppelin.

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Chess in Schools and Communities@schoolschess · Jul 24

Very nice!

GGM Jacob Aagaard@GMJacobAagaard · Jul 23

White checkmated his opponent in the most gratifying way

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LogiqBoard@logiqBoard · Jul 23

Rita Atkins will be taking @logiqBoard to America for The Smart Moves Summit! 🎉 The theme will be maths + chess ◽️◾️◽️◾️What a line up 👏

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LogiqBoard@logiqBoard · Jul 23

Wow! 🇮🇳 Newly qualified @FIDEschoolChess instructor Satyakam Swayangsu created @logiqBoard puzzleboards for international chess day! Who doesn't love a challenge? #chessconnectsus #problemsolving

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ChessKid.com 👑@ChessKidcom · Jul 22

We loved celebrating with all the ChessKids and parents at London's ChessFest last week! 💛 Here's what went down 👇 chesskid.com/learn/articles…

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hari_neo@hari_neo21 · Jul 21

Final blog of the academic year! School's out for the summer ☀️ 🥳 blog.logiqboard.com/2025/07/21/hap… @schoolschess @logiqBoard @ChessPlus @FIDEschoolChess @ChristallaJ @Mathematical_A @curious_maths

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Chess in Schools and Communities@schoolschess · Jul 21

Delighted to announce that Portishead Primary School, following our ChessFest event there on Sunday 13 July, have joined our charity's programme - and #chess will be taught in school as part of the curriculum from September.

schoolschess's tweet image. Delighted to announce that Portishead Primary School, following our ChessFest event there on Sunday 13 July, have joined our charity's programme - and #chess will be taught in school as part of the curriculum from September.

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Chess in Schools Merseyside@CSCMerseyside · Jul 14

Such a fantastic array of exciting events. liverpoolexpress.co.uk/make-your-move… @WhitefieldPS @WellesbourneSch @SWOYThornton @BarlowsPrimary @stcleopas @NorthLivAcademy @TelegraphChess @robsteelemusic

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Chess in Schools and Communities@schoolschess · Jul 19

Liverpool's ChessFest is tomorrow! Everything you need to know can be found via the link. chess-fest.com/liverpool?mc_c…

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Chess in Gambia Schools and Communities@ChristinaAziz20 · Jul 18

This Saturday, July 19th, our organization, Chess in Gambia Schools & Communities, with the support of The Gift of Chess, will join the International Voluntary Mental Health Organization (@ivmho_gambia) at Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital for a powerful morning of mental health…

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English Chess Federation (ECF)@ecfchess · Jul 16

‘This is your chance to be part of something special happening right across Liverpool' @LivEchonews @robsteelemusic @VisitLiverpool #britishchesschamps liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats…

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Chess in Schools and Communities@schoolschess · Jul 18

Sunday 13 July saw CSC take over London’s iconic Trafalgar Square for the flagship event of ChessFest 2025. We were joined by over 20,000 chess fans, from beginners to experts, who all enjoyed a day of fun, free, family-friendly chess activities. Report: chessinschools.co.uk/news/chessfest…

schoolschess's tweet image. Sunday 13 July saw CSC take over London’s iconic Trafalgar Square for the flagship event of ChessFest 2025. We were joined by over 20,000 chess fans, from beginners to experts, who all enjoyed a day of fun, free, family-friendly chess activities.

Report: chessinschools.co.uk/news/chessfest…

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ECU EDUCATION COMMISSION@ECU_Education · Jul 17

@Chess_Fest 2025 London, organised by @schoolschess was great for so many reasons. One of them is to meet old friends before, during and after the event. We usually meet online, but nothing beats the in-person fun. 😎Can you spot four of the ECU EDU members in the pictures?

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Holy Rosary & St Anne's Catholic Primary School@hrsaprimary · Jul 18

🥉 Holy Rosary and St Anne’s came 3rd in the local schools chess tournament! We’re proud of our players and will keep working with @schoolschess next year—offering our pupils not just sport and the arts, but strategy and logic through chess too. ♟️

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Chess in Schools and Communities@schoolschess · Jul 16

ChessFest 2025 opened in the delightful coastal town of Portishead on Saturday 12 July. A new event this year, ChessFest Portishead truly took over the whole town, with five different activity zones. Full story via the link. chessinschools.co.uk/news/chessfest…

schoolschess's tweet image. ChessFest 2025 opened in the delightful coastal town of Portishead on Saturday 12 July.

A new event this year, ChessFest Portishead truly took over the whole town, with five different activity zones.

Full story via the link.

chessinschools.co.uk/news/chessfest…

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English Chess Federation (ECF)@ecfchess · Jul 14

🎉 Congrats to Agnieszka Milewska on receiving a FIDE Certificate of Excellence for the #YearOfSocialChess! Aga champions women’s chess, supports schools & prisons via @cschessuk, and brings huge energy to events from WRBT to ChessFest 🇬🇧♟️ A well-deserved recognition! 👏 #FIDE

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hari_neo@hari_neo21 · Jul 14

@Chess_Fest 2025 highlights ✨️ 1st time attending as CSC tutor & I loved it! Teaching chess, mini-games & fun at the teaching zone. And got to see the lovely Madalina again ❤️◾️◻️ There were rumours of people pretending to be beginners in our tent... 🤫 more than one...

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ChessFest 2025@Chess_Fest · Jul 12

ChessFest Portishead is in full swing - it may be a small town but they punch above their weight when it comes to chess! Spead over 5 sites in the town - if you're in the area pop over for a game! chess-fest.com/portishead

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ChessFest 2025@Chess_Fest · Jul 12

Measuring 110m x 110m - Trafalgar Square is the largest square in the capital. Tomorrow sees all of it covered by hundreds of chess boards, 10 giant sets & living chess display. If you love #chess, come on down and play in the glorious sun - completely FREE thanks to @xtxmarkets

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