Chess in Schools
Studies have shown that chess have a profound social and educational impact on children!
BCF is committed to empowering as many kids as possible by providing them with opportunities to learn and play chess.
We believe that the best way to achieve this is through partnerships with Affliates that focus on Scholastic Chess.
We are committed to supporting Chess Associations, Academies, Clubs and Coaches
provide opportunities for students to learn and play chess.
We believe that the best way to achieve this is through partnerships with Affliates that focus on Scholastic Chess.
We are committed to supporting Chess Associations, Academies, Clubs and Coaches
provide opportunities for students to learn and play chess.
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We provide formal lessons and structured playtime to introduce students to chess. Our initiatives help dozens of students from beginners to tournament-level players improve in chess yearly.
Chess Book ClubWe make it free for schools and chess clubs to access the information in the best learn-to-play and chess tactic books. Our library of Chess Books are available to Coaches and Clubs that sign up for our Chess Book Club.
Despite an abundance of digital chess teaching tools we believe that books still provide a very effective way of reaching and teaching lots of kids. List of available books VIRTUAL CLASSROOMBCF hosts a series of free chess training lessons through its virtual platform. Qualified Bahamian chess instructors provide online chess training lessons from beginners through advance level. Ocassionally an international Instructor teach a session. BCF members automatically have access to these lessons. If you're not a member and want to participate in a lesson request a guest pass.
Chess Enrichment Classes
4 chess sets and a qualified schools chess instructor is available to any school starting a Chess Enrichment Program. The School Instructor provides 12-hours of chess instruction in an after school format, spread over 6 or 12 weeks.
About Chess Enrichment Program Starting a Chess Enrichment Program? Apply here for support. Chess ClubsIf you're starting a youth chess club in your community, you may qualify for the Free Chess Sets and Boards Program. Only clubs that register with BCF and offer its services to Juniors are eligible.
If you’d like to apply, fill out the application found here. |
We manage and support events and competitions that help students hone their skills, showcase their abilities, and connect with other chess enthusiasts, locally and internationally
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DONATE to the Bahamas Chess Federation!
The Bahamas Chess Federation is a non-profit organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community.
In addition to providing opportunities and resources for students to learn and play chess, BCF also provide tournaments, casual games, and other chess initiatives and events for communities across the Bahamas.
Chess teaches valuable lessons for developing students like problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness and goal setting.
Your contribution will be used to make our chess program more accessible to area students from communities all across Nassau, and the Family Islands.
We thank you for your support as we continue to spread the benefits of chess to people of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds!
In addition to providing opportunities and resources for students to learn and play chess, BCF also provide tournaments, casual games, and other chess initiatives and events for communities across the Bahamas.
Chess teaches valuable lessons for developing students like problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness and goal setting.
Your contribution will be used to make our chess program more accessible to area students from communities all across Nassau, and the Family Islands.
We thank you for your support as we continue to spread the benefits of chess to people of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds!
