LINC Chess

LINC believes that chess is a great way for children to learn and think strategically. The programs use chess to enhance students' self-confidence, thinking skills and academic achievement. In 2023-2024, LINC will be playing chess at 36 different LINC Caring Communities sites and plans to hold three chess tournaments and a girls-only tournament. Learn more by connecting online at: facebook.com/LINCchess

LINC Chess summer camps and Chess University

LINC Chess Camps for advanced and beginner players and Chess University for adults who want to learn the LINC way of teaching chess return July 8-12 at Morning Star Youth and Family Life Center, 2525 E. 27th Street, Kansas City, MO. The chess camps run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include lunch. Chess University runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more at Facebook.com/LINCChess. Click here to register.

Intro to LINC Chess - Course Video

Watch the Intro to LINC Chess video for Collabornation and clock hours.

Download the workbook for Intro to LINC Chess - PDF


Looking for online resources for chess?

Chess.com – Is a free online program. Register your child and they can:

  • Play other people

  • Learn how to play chess

  • Learn tactics of chess

Chesskid.com – Is a free online program. Register your child and they can:

  • Play other kids

  • Learn tactics of chess with puzzles

A Kid’s Guide to Playing Chess

ChessGames.com - Games and chess history. Database of 1 million games.

Games to Play in the Car: A Guide to Chess - Chess history, strategies, links to numerous resources

LINC Chess Workbooks

LINC Chess Student Workbook

Activities for Parents

LINC Chess parents can help their student practice with these series of materials. Download the files below to learn the function of each chess piece with your student.

Chess Board - Introduction

Pawns - Week 1

Rooks - Week 2

Bishops - Week Three

Queen - Week Four

Knights - Week Five

King - Week Six

Castling - Week Seven

Check, checkmate, stalemate - Week Eight

Flapper Press Welcomes Hungarian-American Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar

By Annie Newcomer


"Hungarian-born Susan Polgar is one of the most decorated female chess players ever. In 1984, at age 15, she became the youngest ever to earn the world #1 ranking. In 1986, she made history by qualifying for the Men’s World Championship but was not allowed to play due to her gender.

Read the full article at Flapper Press

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LINC Chess Tournament, Dec. 14, 2024

Pre-registration is now closed for the LINC Chess Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Gladstone Elementary School, 335 N Elmwood Ave, KCMO.

Players may still participate, but will not be able to play in the 1st round. Please arrive before 9am to register to start play in the 2nd round.

Registration closed

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