LINC Chess Initiative

LINC believes that chess is a great way for children to learn and think strategically. We support active chess clubs in the After-School program at many LINC Caring Communities sites. Students in LINC chess programs regularly compete in local tournaments. The programs use chess to enhance students' self-confidence, thinking skills and academic achievement.

Tournaments

Throughout the year LINC hosts adult and school-age chess tournaments around the Kansas City Area. Tournaments are hosted at different branches of the Kansas City Public Library. For more information about upcoming tournaments, click on the links below. Results are generally posted by the Tuesday following the tournament. Click to download a poster with all Spring 2012 tournament dates and locations.

First-Ever Girls Tournament
Saturday, Jan. 28
Border Star Montessori
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K-12 Independence Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 11
Van Horn High School
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K-12 Year-End Tournament
Saturday, May 5
Hickman Mills Junior High
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Enjoy this slideshow from the K-12 Winter Tournament 2011 narrated by Lee Bohannon, Sr.:

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