Chess in Schools and Communities

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

[Delancey UKCC @Delancey_UKCC]

Terafinal highlights 🎉♟️

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Breaking records at the @Delancey_UKCC Terafinal!

Schools can sign up for the 2027 UKCC via the link.

https://t.co/ZO41hnmMau

[Delancey UKCC @Delancey_UKCC]

Terafinal has concluded and we have our youngest ever winner in u18s - well done Dildarav (age 12) 🎉♟️🏆

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

What a remarkable chess journey for @shrez_royal09!

We are looking forward to seeing the British Champion in action at the @xtxmarkets @london_chess.

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

Making the first move for Magnus Carlsen at the London Chess Classic in 2017 and now returning as one of England’s top players.

The current British Champion, @shrez_royal09, is back at the London Chess Classic, playing in the Masters section.

📸 Lennart Ootes and John Saunders

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

I do not think there will be any dull games at the 2026 @xtxmarkets @london_chess!

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

Gawain Jones is back for the 2026 London Chess Classic!

A three-time British Champion and winner of the 2024 London Chess Classic, Gawain will be looking to claim another title on home soil .. with his children forming his very own support team! ❤️

📸 John Saunders

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

A player who is guaranteed to attract a lot of attention at the 2026 @xtxmarkets @london_chess.

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

🇺🇦 Vasyl Ivanchuk joins the main field of the 2026 London Chess Classic.

We’re proud to welcome another Ukrainian player to this year’s main field. 💙💛

📍 Novotel London West, Hammersmith

Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets

📸 Photo by Frans Peeters

[Malcolm Pein @TelegraphChess]

Honoured to do so and the support will continue for as long as it has to. @schoolschess @ecfchess

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

This is great news.

Luke always plays aggressive chess and his games are always great to watch.

He was also England's top scorer at the recent chess olympiad.

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

♟️ A familiar face since the first edition in 2009, Luke McShane returns to the London Chess Classic.

Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets.

📸 Lennart Ootes, Ray Morris Hill and Tao Bhokanandh

#LondonChessClassic

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Spook-tacular stuff from @logiqBoard.

[LogiqBoard @logiqBoard]

🎨 Spooky Connect 🕸 🖌

Use the paintbrush to connect the same spooky characters. All squares must be covered.

Which characters should you begin with? 🤔

#puzzles #chessboard #spookyseason #edutwitter

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Hopefully Andy Woodward will bring this form to the 2026 @xtxmarkets @london_chess.

[chess24 @chess24com]

Andy Woodward defeats Fabiano Caruana and joins Wesley So in the lead on 3.5/5!
https://t.co/RMDkRsT1xp

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Another young star for @london_chess.

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

🇺🇦 Ihor Samunenkov is coming to the London Chess Classic!

At only 17 years old, Ihor has an impressive collection of achievements: a European team champion with Ukraine in 2025 and an individual gold medallist at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.

📸 @MichaWalusza for @FIDE_chess

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

The countdown is on...

There is mow less than a month to go before the return of our free chess webinars for juniors.

Follow the link to find all of the dates and other details.

https://t.co/rI9hSWQvwM

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Another record broken!

[English Chess Federation (ECF) @ecfchess]

12-year-old Supratit Banerjee becomes the UK’s youngest International Master! 🎉♟️

Huge congrats to Supratit, who was awarded the IM title in Samarkand. From earning his 1st norm at 11 to becoming an International Master at 12, what a magnificent achievement! 💥

📸 Yury Krylov

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

A very exciting player announcement from @london_chess!

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

First time at the Classic - Andy Woodward joins the 2026 lineup.

Grandmaster at just 13, Andy claimed the U.S. Junior Championship titles in 2025 and 2026.

We look forward to welcoming one of America’s brightest talents to London.

Photos: @LennartOotes for @STLChessClub

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Tackle the chess quiz and let us know your score (if you dare).

https://t.co/ZPek0eA6y2

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

CSC Tutor Recruitment days are for prospective CSC tutors and any non-school staff interested in teaching chess to children.

We have two London-based days coming up in November, to tie in with the @london_chess.

Details:

https://t.co/YMoHlFE0cx

https://t.co/1ZvkuT0xPr

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Player announcement: the ever-popular @MickeyAdamsGM will be at the 2026 @xtxmarkets London Chess Classic!

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

He’s been part of the London Chess Classic since the very first edition in 2009 and he’s returning for 2026!

@MickeyAdamsGM, London Chess Classic 2023 champion, is back!

Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets.

📸 Photos: Ray Morris-Hill and Lennart Ootes

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Big news from the @london_chess!

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

A London Chess Classic debut for @NihalSarin!

Fresh from winning team silver with India at the Chess Olympiad, Nihal joins us for his first London Chess Classic.

Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets

📸 Photos: @MichaWalusza for @FIDE_chess

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

CSC was delighted to be part of the latest Festival of the Girl event, in Islington.

A full report can be found via the link.

https://t.co/oo7lG7573h

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

Great news!

[London Chess Classic @london_chess]

Olympiad gold a week ago 🥇 Engaged yesterday 💍 Back to London next! ♟️

Last year’s champion @NodirbekGM
returns to the London Chess Classic! Can he make it two in a row?

Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets

[Chess in Schools and Communities @schoolschess]

@logiqBoard continues to develop in very impressive fashion.

[LogiqBoard @logiqBoard]

There's more coming!🔥
From lesson plans to guest blogs, we'll be ending the year with more amazing features!
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