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Concentration
Children learn to slow down, focus their attention and consider each move carefully.
Chess education for primary schools
Think. Play.
Grow.
Engaging chess programmes delivered Online and Live that build confidence, concentration and problem-solving skills.
- Designed for primary schools
- Suitable for every ability
- Flexible programmes
Helping children learn through play
Our impact
Trusted by schools across Ireland
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Children taught to play
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Children live every week
As featured in the Sunday Independent, on Cork’s 96FM, and recognised with the Startup Atlas ‘Best Overall’ award and a place on Ireland’s New Frontiers programme.
Chess4Schools Live
Live chess, in your classroom, led by us
Chess4Schools Live is a live, online chess lesson broadcast straight into your classroom. One expert coach teaches many classrooms at the same time — children watch on the board or projector, follow the moves in real time, and play along together. It’s the reach of a national programme with the feel of having a coach in the room.
The teacher doesn’t need to know chess. Our coach leads every minute of the session.
Live lesson
One coach. Many classrooms.
A shared live learning experience for schools
across Ireland.
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Coach leads live
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Class watches
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Children play
Skills beyond the chessboard
More than
a game.
Chess gives children an enjoyable way to develop skills that support their learning, relationships and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
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Problem-solving
Each game develops planning, logical thinking and the ability to respond to new challenges.
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Confidence
Pupils gain confidence by making independent decisions and seeing their progress over time.
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Social skills
Playing together encourages patience, respect, communication and healthy competition.
How it works
A simple way to bring chess into your school
From the first taster lesson to a complete school programme, we make it easy to introduce engaging chess education.
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Book a free taster
Give your pupils the opportunity to experience an enjoyable chess lesson with no commitment required.
No-obligation lesson
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Choose your programme
Select the programme that best suits your school, class numbers, timetable and learning goals.
Flexible school options
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Watch their skills grow
Pupils develop concentration, confidence and problem-solving skills through structured chess lessons.
Learning through play
Teacher feedback
Why teachers choose ChessCraft
Hear from the teachers and school leaders who have seen the positive impact chess can have in the classroom.
"Fridays have become something the boys really look forward to. Being a DEIS school, attendance can sometimes be an issue — but every Friday the boys come bouncing into school excited for chess."
"Not only have they developed their chess skills, but they've also learned valuable life skills — respect, patience, taking turns. Some are even asking for chess boards for their birthdays!"
Primary Teacher
Galway
"You are an excellent teacher and the children really warmed to you. Chess has come up as their favourite activity in the whole year."
Primary Teacher
Cork
School programmes
Choose the programme that fits your school
Start with one classroom, expand across several classes or introduce ChessCraft throughout your school. All programmes are billed annually.
1 Classroom
Ideal for one class or a pilot programme
€
250
per year
Annual subscription
Programme includes
- Access for one classroom
- Suitable for every ability level
- Programme resources included
- Support throughout delivery
2 Classrooms
Introduce chess across two classes
€
450
per year
Annual subscription
Programme includes
- Access for two classrooms
- Consistent programme structure
- Programme resources included
- Support throughout delivery
3 Classrooms
Expand chess across several classes
€
650
per year
Annual subscription
Programme includes
- Access for three classrooms
- Consistent programme structure
- Programme resources included
- Priority coordination and support
Whole School
Bring ChessCraft across your school
€
795
per year
Annual subscription
Programme includes
- Whole-school programme access
- Flexible classroom delivery
- Programme resources included
- Priority coordination and support
All prices are annual and cover the full programme year.
Make your first move
Ready to bring chess into your school?
Book a free taster lesson and discover how ChessCraft can help your pupils think, play and grow.
- No obligation
- Designed for primary schools
- Suitable for every ability
