14 schools participated in our NSCC qualifier this year. The top three will now advance to a regional knockout

CSC is pleased to present its Impact Report for 2023/24.

On Monday, 25th November, from 4pm to 5pm, CSC will host an online qualifying event on Lichess for the English Chess Federation’s National Schools Chess Championships.

Vidit Gujrathi from India today confirmed his participation in our tournament in four weeks’ time.

On Saturday, 19th October, the sixth tournament of the CSC Junior Grand Prix took place at South Hampstead High School.

Participating in the St Albans Community Showcase was a great opportunity to connect with other charities and volunteers.

Chess in Schools and Communities is proud to announce the return of the London Chess Classic., sponsored by XTX Markets, in December 2024.

Our congratulations to Demis on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

CSC organised the Westminster Schools’ Chess Tournament, held in the spectacular setting of the Lord Mayor’s Parlour at Westminster City Hall.

Grandmaster Gawain Jones gave an inspiring talk on chess strategy to 30 CSC pupils.

Thomas Buxton Primary School from Whitechapel received a real treat this week - a masterclass from American Grandmaster Andrew Hong.

Thirty children from Malorees Junior School in Brent enjoyed a trip to the Global Chess League (GCL) in central London.

The tournament will be held on Saturday 19th October 2024 at South Hampstead High School, London.

The Evelyn Partners Cup, an exciting new corporate chess event, took place this month in partnership with the City Chess Association and CSC.

A Year 6 class from Thomas Buxton Primary School had an unforgettable opportunity to take on the legendary Grandmaster Judit Polgar.

Grandmaster Simon Williams, the Ginger GM, took on 20 prisoners in a simultaneous display at HMP Wandsworth.

Congratulations to three exceptional CSC partner schools—Park End Primary School in Middlesbrough, St William of York Catholic Primary School in Liverpool, and Stepney Park Primary School in London—who have been awarded the British Chess Educational Trust (BCET) award for 2024.

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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.

Students from CSC schools in Hackney participated in an exciting summer tournament.