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From weekly CCAs to tournaments and corporate events, we plan each programme around your people, space and goals.

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A Chess Grande coach guiding students through a chess position at Canadian International School

Students playing across long rows of boards at the UWC Chess Challenge

Children playing chess together during an Ingenius school camp

A student connecting chess pieces with their values during an academic integration lesson

Visitors gathering around the Chess Grande table at a community event

Adults socialising over chess games at Checkmate and Chill

A teacher introducing chess to children at Shaws Preschool

Canadian International School students playing chess during their CCA

For schools

School programmes

CCAs, camps, curriculum integration, preschool introductions, interest groups and tournaments.

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Adult players socialising over games at Chess Grande's Checkmate and Chill event

For organisations

Corporate events

Team building, workshops, networking formats and custom chess experiences.

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School chess, shaped around the setting.

Each format can stand alone or form part of a longer school chess pathway.

Certified coaches: Safe, engaging instruction across ages and skill levels.
Every education stage: From preschool through primary, secondary and university groups.
Ready for your setting: Curriculum, objectives and materials tailored to your institution.

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Programme atlas

6 adaptable formats

School CCA programmes

Canadian International School · CCA

Students move between guided instruction, practical games and coach feedback in a term-based programme adapted to the school, student group and learning objectives.

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School camps

Customised camps can be introductory, thematic or focused on intensive competition preparation.

Introductory and thematic formats
Competition preparation
Broader wellbeing activities where appropriate

Academic integration

Chess becomes a practical teaching tool for mathematics, language and wider classroom learning.

Coordinates, geometry and grid dynamics
Pattern recognition and problem-solving
Language development through storytelling
Patience, concentration and sportsmanship

Programme examples: Pathlight programme and Kheng Cheng School Primary 1 programme

A student at The Grange connecting chess pieces with their point values in a notebook

Preschool introduction

A playful introduction for children aged 4 to 6, including Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 learners.

Aligned with the Nurturing Early Learners framework
Hands-on activities and puzzles
Game simulations and group discussion
Age-appropriate foundations for chess

A teacher introducing the chess knight to children at Shaws Preschool

Tournament organisation

Complete school tournament support, from event format and registration through pairing, equipment and delivery.

Programme examples: UWC tournament programme

Students greeting their opponents across the boards at the UWC Chess Challenge

Interest groups and introductions

Flexible chess experiences for interest groups, one-off enrichment days and community introductions.

Programme examples: St Gabriel’s Primary, Bishan Residents’ Network and Commonwealth Secondary School

Visitors gathering at the Aliwal and Rook’s for Cause community chess event

Schools we have worked with.

Programmes are adapted for government, independent, international and specialist education settings.

Corporate chess events built around your team.

Chess creates a shared challenge where teams practise communication, decision-making and problem-solving in a fresh setting.

Every event is fully customisable around your goals, culture, team dynamics, venue, schedule and budget.

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Choose your event format.

Start with one of these formats or combine them into an experience designed for your organisation.

Players talking and laughing together around chessboards at Checkmate and Chill

Team building exercises

Collaborative challenges and guided games designed to get colleagues thinking and talking together.

A Checkmate and Chill participant smiling and giving a thumbs-up between chess games

Chess workshops

Accessible instruction for complete beginners, returning players or mixed-experience groups.

A participant concentrating over a chess position during Checkmate and Chill

Problem-solving retreats

Strategic activities that help teams explore decision-making, resilience and creative thinking.

Families and visitors gathering around a Chess Grande activity table at a community event

Bring Your Child to Work

Inclusive chess activities that give colleagues and their families a shared way to participate.

Adults socialising over chess games during a Chess Grande Checkmate and Chill event

Chess-based networking

Guided social play that makes starting conversations natural for mixed-experience groups.

Chess-piece trophies arranged for the UWC Chess Challenge 2025

Tournaments

Friendly competitions with a format, schedule and level of support suited to your organisation.

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How we build your experience.

A dedicated project team guides the event from its first objective through delivery and follow-up.

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Discover

We learn your goals, preferences, company culture, team dynamics, desired outcomes and budget.
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Ideate

We shape the concept, agenda, activities and deliverables into a detailed proposal.
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Finalise

We refine the plan with your feedback, then confirm the scope, budget and timeline.
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Execute

We coordinate venue and participants, run the event, gather feedback and provide follow-up support.

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Built to strengthen

Concentration
Teamwork
Resilience
Strategic thinking
Communication
Problem-solving

Tell us what you want chess to achieve.

We will recommend a format, teaching approach and delivery plan for your group.

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