Why we play chess: LINC tournament players show out big in NKC

LINC Chess’ first tournament of the 2023-2024 season drew 142 students from throughout the area, representing 43 different schools. Here are some of the sights and sounds from the tournament held Dec. 9 at North Kansas City High School.

U.S. Education Secretary Cardona: 'This is community coming together for children'

When it comes to throwing a party for education, Kansas City has all the goods, says U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “This is a prime example of a community coming together to serve children,” he said about his “Raise the Bar” education bus tour stop in Kansas CIty.

LINC Chess Camp: 'A great community, a great game to learn'

“Everybody comes together and they learn a game that’s been around for thousands of years. And they go teach their friends, and they teach their parents. It’s just a great community and a great game to learn.”

LINC Chess tourney wraps up 2022-2023 season

LINC’s mission to engage children of all ages in the brain-building, problem-solving, sportsmanship of chess wrapped up the season with an area-wide tournament at Smith-Hale Middle School. We’ve got the results.

LINC loves chess: Check out results from girls tourney. Sign up for the boys and girls tourney May 13

The idea that chess is dominated by men is being left to history. LINC’s chess program — as LINC Executive Vice President Janet Miles-Bartee declared at the last girls tourney before the pandemic — is full of “girl power.” See the latest results and sign up for the boys and girls tournament May 13 at kclinc.org/chess.

FOX4 TV features LINC chess teacher, hall of famer; sign up now for March tournament

Get ready for LINC’s next chess tournament March 11 by watching the FOX4 feature on LINC chess master and Missouri Hall of Famer Zeb Fortman II. See how to sign up.

Make your move: Deadline nearing to sign up for LINC Chess tourney

LINC’s area chess tournament returns to North Kansas City High School Dec. 3, and the deadline to register online for all age groups is Nov. 30 at noon. Register now at kclinc.org/chess.

Making moves: LINC chess tourney at Smith-Hale

Saturday’s season-ender at Smith-Hale Middle School gathered nearly 100 players to wrap up a year of transition from the online tournaments of the pandemic to the familiar face-to-face battles. Check it out. We’ve got the results.

Get in the game: LINC K-12 chess tournament returns in-person March 5

It’s time to enroll. LINC’s chess tournament is returning in-person March 5 at William Chrisman High School with divisions for children of all ages. Preregister by March 2.

Want to help your child (or yourself) learn chess? LINC's beginner video gets you started

We love chess. Now LINC’s beginner chess lesson has been captured on video. The virtual class is ideal for a parent who wants to learn how to help their child start their chess journey — or to get started themselves. See how LINC teaches the game.

Sign up: LINC's virtual chess tournament open now for children and adults

There is a spot for everyone at LINC’s virtual chess tournament March 6. Sign up is under way for age divisions that go from kindergarten through the 12th grade, and also an adult division.

Virtual chess tournament serves up perfect pandemic balm

Witness Day Two of LINC’s five-day summer virtual tournament as two dozen games play out across four age divisions — with a phantom joy of some 50 unseen players, safely tucked away in scattered homes with their laptops and desktop computers.

Covid countermove: LINC Chess announces online tournament

Your move, pandemic. LINC’s chess instructors have made their play, responding to the devious opening move by their unexpected opponent — Covid-19 — by announcing LINC’s first summer virtual chess tournament.

Marvin Francois leaves behind a recipe for healing

Whether in the role of husband, father, mentor, volunteer, or photographer, Marvin Francois was always there. The one face you knew you’d see. The rock in so many people’s lives. Lost to senseless violence. But a messenger of peace.

LINC In Photos 2019

We are happy to share LINC in Photos 2019 – a visual representation of LINC's impact and presence in the community.

'Bug House' and bishops on attack: LINC's chess camp delights in strategy

LINC’s Chess Camp gathered some 26 kids and its companion Chess University some 16 adults to steep themselves in new strategies in the week-long programs at Genesis School.

The history of LINC’s two decades of promoting chess suggests that today’s students may well be tomorrow’s teachers.

Learn chess or learn to teach it. LINC's free summer programs open to all

Chess Camp is geared toward children who have already participated in at least one of LINC’s chess tournaments and who want to advance their game. Chess University would be ideal for parents who want to be able to teach the game to their children and for school staffers who want to be able to help tutor children learning chess in after-school and summer school programs.

Chess in the Midwest on KCUR

LINC Community Organizer Mr. Lee Bohannon talked with KCUR - Central Standard about the LINC Chess program and its impact on student performance and their character.

LINC Chess Girls Tournament on February 9

Students from around the Kansas City area will participate in the tournament. The LINC Chess Girls Tournament originated to encourage female participation in chess. LINC Chess held the first Girls Tournament in 2013.

LINC in Photos 2018

We are happy to share LINC in Photos 2018 -- a visual representation of LINC's impact and presence in the community. We look back on the year with pride in the accomplishments of our community and gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the work. We wish you all the best for the year ahead. Happy holidays!