Archive · 25 Jul 2026
India Launches CHESS+ for School Chess
India has started a new program called CHESS+ to teach chess in schools.
The goal is to help students think better, solve problems, and become more resilient.
The program will first be tested in 30 schools in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
It is run by the All India Chess Federation and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
The minister who started this program is Jayant Chaudhary.
Chess is seen as a way to make students smarter and more focused.
CHESS+ initiative launched to integrate chess into school curriculum nationwide.
Pilot program to begin in 30 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
Program aims to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience through structured chess curriculum.
Partnership between All India Chess Federation (AICF) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NCS).
Minister Jayant Chaudhary launched the initiative to foster educational value of chess.
- Who
- Minister Jayant Chaudhary, All India Chess Federation (AICF), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NCS)
- What
- Launch of CHESS+ initiative to integrate chess into school curriculum
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- India, specifically Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi
- Why
- To foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience among students
Proponents of CHESS+
Critics of CHESS+
Educational Value
Proponents of CHESS+
CHESS+ enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience through structured chess curriculum.
Critics of CHESS+
Critics argue that chess may not be as effective as other educational tools and could divert resources from core academic subjects.
- Launch Date
- Saturday
- Launching Minister
- Jayant Chaudhary
- Partner Organizations
- All India Chess Federation (AICF) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NCS)
- Pilot Schools
- 30 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
- Pilot Locations
- Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi