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” .
For this weeks events just click on the day to enter:
News
Comhar Linn Chess Challenges:
The Chess-Puzzle competition is in full swing .. teachers and puzzle solvers can view their progress here & continues until the 30th September.
The Online School Team Chess Championship starts this Friday (June 5th). The is a list of participants and league tables here. This is a gran prix event played over four weeks of June 2020.
And we’d love to see your chess art and craft entries for the make your own chess set challenge. There have been some lovely pictures, such as this one by 6 year old Levi.
Beginners Project: Make your own Chess Set.
A fun off-line activity for Beginners. There will be prizes for the best picture and stories received. To enter email us at mfl@movesforlife.ie . Pictures will be shared on facebook .. you can view them here.
We would love to see your hand-made set being used to play one of these mini-games .. a great way to learn for kids new to chess.
“Call to action” from ICU chairperson Desmond Beaty
Here’s the link for the youtube video. If you are interested in helping please email us at .. mfl@movesforlife.ie