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What Is CHESS?

The CHESS project promotes cross-sectoral cooperation among schools, vocational and adult education, higher education institutions, and organizations working with vulnerable groups.
The central idea: Chess is more than a game—it is a tool for learning, communication, problem-solving, and personal development.
 
Two-Level Innovation
 
Integrating chess methods into Nordplus countries while linking to European initiatives.
 
Connecting classical and non-classical chess approaches across different educational sectors and learner groups.

Target Groups

Teachers & Trainers

  • Gain new methods and materials for working with disadvantaged learners
  •  Improve skills in classical and non-classical chess-based instruction
  • Exchange good practices across sectors

Learners

  • Access more engaging and supportive learning environments
  •  Improve soft skills such as planning, communication, patience, and decision-making
  •  Strengthen social and educational inclusion

Organisations

  • Strengthen cooperation and exchange
  • Improve the quality and diversity of educational offers
  • Increase capacity to support at-risk target groups