by Sean | Feb 1, 2018 | Blogs, Chess Lab Children
Last time we looked at a position from the Steinitz – Chigorin World Championship match of 1892. Chigorin blundered with 32 Bb4?? and Steinitz now forced a checkmate in two moves with 32 …Rxh2+, which enabled him to win the match 10-8 and retain his title....
by Sean | Jan 25, 2018 | Blogs, Chess Lab Children
Imagine you are playing against one of the world’s greatest players – and you have a chance to win! Would you be able to find the path to victory, despite feeling under pressure? Our next few blogs will feature positions in which players competing at the...
by Sean | Jan 3, 2018 | Blogs
If your school still hasn’t entered the UKCC then NOW is the time for action. All you have to do is head here to enter. Please remember this magnificent event is open to ALL UK schools. Every child will win a prize, from chess badges upwards. The top scorers...
by Sean | Dec 19, 2017 | Blogs
London will be the place to be in 2018. Three top events will all be happening during the course of the year. First, we have the much-anticipated return of Chess: The Musical, written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (from ABBA) and Tim Rice. It is now time book...
by Sean | Nov 23, 2017 | Blogs
Do you want to improve your chess skills? Here are some easy ways… Play more games. Play against: school friends, brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, cousins. If nobody in your family can play then teach them the basics. It won’t take long....
by Sean | Nov 21, 2017 | Blogs
Let’s keep it simple… Enter your school for the Delancey UK Schools’ Chess Challenge and you will receive a box with everything you need to run the tournament in your own school. Play the seven rounds over a seven-week period (or play two games per...
