If you are new to this  .. this video explains how to get started.  For Parents go to www.lichess.org  and Register your child.   Then ..  go to https://lichess.org/account/kid and enable “kid mode” .

Team Chess:

Video: How to create your online school team.

The prizes for the winning teams of the Comhar linn challenge have been sent to all participating schools. Proud dispaly in one Donegal school .. well done to all the Players and Teachers who made the event so enjoyable.

For teachers interested in using chess for it’s associated academic benefits there are two new courses available this year:

The first course, Chess 4 Fun, is for teachers who are new to chess. The focus is on playing mini-games. The games are easy enough for senior infants to play.

The second course, Our school chess club, is for teachers with some chess knowledge who want to give their students the ability to improve their playing skills, organise chess club activities and have a school chess team.

Thanks to our sponsors everyone participating in these programs will be given their own personal chess set. And your school will also get Chessossity.com free.

Contact your local Education Centre or email us at mfl@movesforlife.ie to register.