Learn more about the Chess in Schools program in MCS


Chess is more than a game. Chess develops critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning. Chess prepares children not only to win, but also to lose. Chess prepares children for life.


Chess in Madison City Schools

Here are examples of how Chess occurs in Madison City Schools throughout the day.

Saying hello to students in China via SKYPE.

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Saying hello to students in China via SKYPE.

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Playing a match online with students from China.

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Playing a match online with students from China.

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Learn to Play Chess Night at Madison Elementary.

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Learn to Play Chess Night at Madison Elementary.

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Chess Team practice at Columbia Elementary.

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Chess Team practice at Columbia Elementary.

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Chess Team practice at Rainbow Elementary.

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Chess Team practice at Rainbow Elementary.

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Learning chess in Pre-K.

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Learning chess in Pre-K.

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Chess Team practice at West Madison Elementary.

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Chess Team practice at West Madison Elementary.

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Competition Chess Elective Class in Middle School.

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Competition Chess Elective Class in Middle School.

Middle School Chess

LMS and DMS Chess Teams practicing at Central Office.

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LMS and DMS Chess Teams practicing at Central Office.

Middle School Chess

Queen's Quest Chess Tournament in Madison occurs every year in November.

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Queen's Quest Chess Tournament in Madison occurs every year in November.

Tournaments