The Chess in School program was started in the year 2012 by the Maharashtra Chess Association. 25 districts from Maharashtra have started with the CIS program. The CIS program helps in developing the game of chess at the grassroot level. It enables one entire school to get informed about the game.
1. Children become self-confident, there level of patience increases and there is improvement in decision making.
2. Children develop qualities like sportsmanship and respect for others.
3. For schools, children with talent and right guidance can bring laurels to the school.
4. The school will be responsible for creating a “Smarter Generation”.
5. As many students learn chess through the CIS program, chess clubs or academies can be setup in districts which will lead to more development of players.
6. The chess clubs and academies can organize various tournaments and events which help greatly in talent identification.
7. Because of the CIS programs, the number of participation of players will increase substantially for a district.
8. CIS program helps in creating a chess culture for a district which will help increasing the number of players and quality of chess.
9. CIS program not only helps in increasing the number of players but also helps in increasing in a number of trainers and coaches.
