Leeds Chess Association
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Does your child take an interest in Chess? That is very promising indeed! There are very few things that develop an ability to think ahead  than chess. And, as you know, it is being able to think ahead that makes all the difference in getting ahead in life! Too many children today never think of consequences of their actions.
We are very lucky in Leeds to have a Junior Chess Association of adults who run the Junior Chess Club for children with ages 7-16. Your next step is to get in touch with them.
Their website is at  www.leedsjuniorchess.org.uk, but here are the main details for your convenience:
Location: Alcuin School, 64 Woodland Lane, LS7 4PD
 Time: 5.30-7.30 on Sunday evenings of term time.
 Contact:The main organiser is the Headmaster John Hipson:
 0113 2176296 or jr.hipshon@ntlworld.com
 Cost: For what it costs YOU to enter Alton Towers your child gets a full YEAR (3 terms) of play and tuition! £10 a term.
The Junior Chess Association is always glad to receive any offers of help on the nights
Chess for your Child
BEST SCHOOLS IN LEEDS?
 Well, we may be a little biased. Why should a school that has a Chess team be better than the rest?

 It shows they are not narrowly  bound to the National Curriculum.
 It shows that they have keen teachers who will go that much further.
 Chess helps any child to think ahead to the consequences of her or his actions. This is vital in life and yet is hard to teach  in class.
Research studies demonstrate the benefits to children of learning to play chess include:
Increased self-confidence and respect for others
 Enhanced problem-solving, logic and reasoning skills
 Organized work habits and increased patience and persistence
 An improved attitude toward school and improved attendance
 Improved emotional control and mood management
 Sustained efforts to achieve personal goals
 - Chess in the Schools
So here is our list of the BEST PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE AREA
The Alcuin School, Chapel Allerton, LS7
 Churwell Primary School, Churwell, LS27
 Froebelian School, Horsforth, LS18
 Richmond House School, North Headingley, LS16
 Pool Primary School, Pool-in-Wharfedale, LS21
 Gildersome Primary School, Gildersome, LS27
 Lofthouse Gate Primary School, Wakefield, WF3
 Hugh Gaitskill Primary School, Beeston, LS11
And here is our list of the BEST SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE AREA
Leeds Grammar School, Leeds, LS17
 Abbey Grange School, Leeds, LS16
 Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, BD10
Is your child’s school not on the list? I am sure it is good in other ways! If you were to suggest that Chess is a very valuable Mind Sport that would greatly benefit many children, then a good Head will always pay attention. The links on the left will help with any start-up