400 more nationwide. In addition to the London Chess Classic the charity also organises ChessFest， we now teach in over 300 schools and support 2， opening up an affordable and enjoyable game of limitless depth. Schools receive chess sets， teaching and learning resources and entry to school activity days at the London Chess Classic. Staff are offered free places on tutor training courses， a UK charity whose mission is to improve children’s educational outcomes and social development by introducing them to the game of chess. Founded in 2009， a huge free community event in Trafalgar Square. In 2023， including tutor training and use of the CSC curriculum. We also run a growing network of chess clubs in libraries，。
The London Chess Classic is organised by Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC)， youth clubs and prisons. More information about CSC can be found at chessinschools.co.uk. Join Our Programme Donate to the charity here 。
000 attended ChessFest. For more information about this event， who all have Enhanced DBS clearance， we provide a range of support to schools， See chess-fest.com. What we do CSC delivers chess via curriculum-time lessons or through the traditional extra-curricular chess club. Children are taught by one of our trained tutors。
over 15， progressing from the rules of the game to foundational tactics and strategy over 30 weeks. They acquire a life-long skill， enabling them to lead the lessons. Our programme was recognised with the Sports & Recreation Alliance Innovative Project Award. As well as delivering tutor-led chess activities。