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Children’s chess project spreads
By Fiona Evans
A chess certification programme devised in Bradford to encourage children into the game is spreading across the country.
Unlike its predecessors, the programme, devised by Bradford chess coach Charles Wood, is split evenly between curriculum and vocational elements – which means youngsters have to actively play chess to acquire the certificate.
The programme is now being adopted in 14 counties across the country with a further eight considering it.
Mr Wood, of the Renaissance Academy in Bradford, said previous programmes were curriculum-based but the vocational element of the new scheme means people have to compete in tournaments to complete the course.”
We want children from Bradford to progress using the certification programme I have built to become
the next Yorkshire champion and to become junior internationals,” he said.The coach has been teaching chess to pupils in Bradford schools for 15 years.
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