Philosophy
Chess is a game that captures the attention of millions of people the world over. Its appeal knows no boundaries, whether by age or geography. Chess is acknowledged to promote mathematical and abstract thinking skills and is a positive activity for young children. It is an exercise of infinite possibilities for the mind, one which develops mental abilities used throughout life: concentration, critical thinking, abstract reasoning, problem solving, pattern recognition, strategic planning, creativity, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, to name a few.
History
The game is said to have been invented in India around the fourth century B.C. although its earliest mention in literature occurred in a Persian romance, the Karnamak, written about 600A.D. Many notable people in history made chess their favourite pastime.
Benefits
Chess has enormous benefits for children, building confidence, strengthening academic skills and instilling a sense of fair play and sportsmanship.
Madeleine’s busy chess Bank Holiday weekend!
http://www.sussexjuniorchess.org/Results/2011Season/Results11MegafinalResults.html Congratulations to Madeleine on becoming the Chess Under-9 Suprema for Sussex at the weekend after scoring an incredible 6 out of 6 at the UK Chess Challenge Area Megafinal, held at Warden Park School, Cuckfield! She...
U9 National Chess Championships
Sussex second place with FIVE Copthorne players Five Copthorne pupils represented Sussex in the Under 9 national finals on Saturday 28th April. Sussex were beaten into second place by just one point. Very frustrating after a great day’s chess but still a fantastic achievement.The Copthorne...
Copthorne romp home with incredible results!!!!
Copthorne romp home with incredible results – remember that we had 15 prep schools competing here with over 130 children… Daniel – 3.5/6 – Championship Ben – 4.5/7 Under 11 and 3rd place overall Peter – 3.5/9 Under 9 Gabriel – 6/9 Under 9 and 4th place overall. Madeleine...
Girls U11 National Chess Championships – Sussex win
Four Copthorne girls represented Sussex in the Under 11 national finals on Saturday 24th March. Sussex beat ten other counties to win the national championship for the first time. The Copthorne Four were Freya Finnegan, Madeleine Liu, Yelena Finnegan and Amalia Finnegan. Special mention should go to...
