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

Spring 2024 Tournaments

March 16, 2024 — Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd, KCMO

April 13, 2024 — Girls Tournament, Morning Star Youth & Family Life Center, 2525 E. 27th St., KCMO

May 4, 2024 — Hickman Mills Middle School, 9010A Old Santa Fe Rd, KCMO

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

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