The Recreational Mathematics Colloquium (RMC), organized biennially by the Ludus Association in Portugal, is a premier international gathering dedicated to the study and dissemination…
Chess in schools
Checkmate! The Wonderful World of Chess
John Foley, Director of ChessPlus, President of the Kingston Chess Club and an eminent figure in school chess education, has compiled his years of…
One in a thousand: the woman who wants to bring maths and chess together
The research shows that if children leave primary school lagging behind in their mathematics then they are at a disadvantage for several years.
Chess, competition and co-operation
Does chess improve concentration, problem-solving, logical analysis or abstract visualisation? Or does chess lead to obsession, becoming an addictive pastime?
The role of teachers in chess education
Teachers are central to education. In primary schools, teachers must teach a range of different subjects. They need not be an expert in any…
15 research reports into chess and education
It is the question we are always asked. Here are 15 must-read articles showing the benefits of chess in education. This article will be…