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Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2019 Newsletter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chess in Concert https://genius.com/Chess-in-concert-the-story-of- chess-lyrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IvuRABJm4U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9RST31cuUo Chess in movies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTFonIYKJS0 Chess Rules History The game of Chess aims to give the “mate” to the king of the opponent player. This happens in the following situations: The king cannot move to any house (they are all in the attack line of the opponent’s pieces); No part can stand in front and protect the King; The piece you are attacking cannot be captured. Source: https://sportsregras.com/en/chess-rules- history/. Activities in the school and community In our school a chess club was set up, which was equipped with 15 chess games, 2 timers for competitions and books for chess learning by children. The activities were conducted weekly, by level groups. For beginners, pupils from 6 to 10 years old, I combined in the club other activities like movies, songs, drawing, game and motion activities.  Olimpia gymnasia 2018-2019, Olt County - Mixed Team Competition, organized by Olt School Inspectorate. The team of our school got a mention.  Regionelmen contest "Chess, sport for all", Pucioasa, Dâmbovița county, 7-9 June 2019. The contest was organized by the Dâmbovița Intercultural Association Pucioasa Children Club and the Dâmbovița School Inspectorate. The contest was attended by pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, Romani children and other talented children from six counties. A boy from our team got a mention. For advanced, computer chess games, opponent games, and team games were used. Chess competitions I attended with students and awards:  Days of Caracal City- Championship 17-24 November 2018 - 12 boys and 10 girls. Students received the 2nd prize at boys, primary and third prize at girls, gymnasium. The competition was organized by the Caracal Mayoralty and the County Direction for Sport and Youth Olt. 57