Incredible chess for schools support

Opening move for children’s chess
Apr 28 2008

SCHOOLS across Warwickshire are to be given new chess sets to try to get more youngsters interested in the game.

The Chess for Schools initiative is being backed by the government and the English Chess Federation and will involve the distribution of 250,000 chess sets nationwide.

Cllr John Burton, cabinet member for schools, said: “We are delighted to be involved in this scheme which will bring enjoyment and many educational advantages to pupils across Warwickshire.

Under the scheme, each school in the county is entitled to 10 chess sets – made by a plastics firm from raw material donated by chemical companies.

As part of the initiative, the council’s extended services team is to launch chess as one of its children’s university modules.

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