Chess has a highly positive impact on children’s social and cognitive development. Alongside improving concentration, problem-solving and strategic thinking, chess encourages important social skills such as patience, resilience, turn-taking and good sportsmanship. Children learn how to win and lose gracefully, communicate respectfully with peers, and build confidence through challenge and progress. While beginners are very welcome to join and will be supported in developing the fundamentals, this term’s club will place a particular emphasis on intermediate and advanced play, including deeper strategy, game analysis and more competitive matches to further challenge and extend experienced players.