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Dino screenshot Update May 7: The BAFTA nominated computer game "Dinosaur Chess" has now been distributed to all 32 Scottish education authority Schools ICT Development Group contacts for distribution to all schools across Scotland. This exciting prospect has been made possible by the generosity of Chess Scotland member, Paul Shafi, who created this superb beginners’ program to help teach chess to his son, Declan. To arrange to download the program interested schools should now contact their school’s IT coordinator who will liaise with the relevant Development Group contact, Read More

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Feature: Junior Chess Business Plan Report

MSP Robin Harper presents grant award Following a successful application to Awards for All for a £5,000 grant to appoint consultants to help the national federation develop a junior chess business plan, Chess Scotland commissioned Frances Benton and George Carlaw to undertake the project , which has now been completed. Read More

Jonathan Rowson - Treble Top
Rowson receives 2005 British trophyGM Jonathan Rowson won three consecutive British titles when he finished outright first with 8.5/11 at the 2006 Championships in Swansea. Rowson joined a select band of players to have won the British three times. Read more
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