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Jhansi Ravikumar has created the project "International Chess Contest 2026" in Class2Class.org

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International Chess Contest 2026

What is this project about?

Our project is about bringing students from different countries together through chess. It gives participants an opportunity to develop strategic thinking, improve their skills, connect with students worldwide, and enjoy friendly competition in age-w...

Age of Students
6-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-15 years, 16-18 years, 18+ years
Project Duration
4 weeks
Starting Month
September 2026

This project contributes to the following global goals

Quality Education
Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

This project promotes and protects these children's rights

Respect for children's views
Setting up or joining groups

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify and describe chess strategies, cultural backgrounds, and communication styles of international opponents to build intercultural understanding.

Remember / Understand

Students will be able to apply collaborative problem-solving and adaptive leadership skills while playing chess matches with peers from different countries and reflecting on shared learning.

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Skills to develop

Intercultural Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Adaptability & Leadership

Project Activities

1

Meet Your Chess Opponent

Students learn the names, countries, and favorite chess pieces of their partner-class opponents through a guided introduction activity. They share their own information and begin building connections across borders.

Duration: 45 minutes
2

Play and Reflect on International Matches

Students play their first online chess matches against their partner-class opponents using the platform, then record observations about their opponent's style, the strategies they tried, and what they learned about playing someone from a different country.

Duration: 180 minutes
Delivery: Self Reflection Journal
3

Celebrate Learning and Connections

Students present their favorite moment from the project, a strategy they learned, and one new thing they discovered about their opponent's country or culture. The class celebrates the friendships and skills built through international chess play.

Duration: 45 minutes