On Saturday, 31 January 2026, Fort School players once again flew the flag for our school at the Seine-Saint-Denis Departmental School Chess Championship.
Held at the Jesse Owens Gymnasium in Bobigny, this tournament, approved by the French Chess Federation, brought together more than 100 young competitors from 42 primary schools in a rapid format (5 rounds in 12 minutes).
Thanks to their focus, strategy and team spirit, our 10 dedicated students helped Fort School achieve a magnificent 2nd place in the overall team rankings! This collective performance qualifies us for the academic phase of the Crรฉteil Academy School Championship, where our young talents will compete against the best teams from departments 77, 93 and 94.
This day was a wonderful opportunity for our students โ whether seasoned competitors or newcomers โ to experience the atmosphere of a championship, to measure themselves against other passionate young people, and to share a moment of conviviality around chess.
We congratulate all participants for their exemplary behaviour, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm.
Beyond the rankings, it was above all a human and educational adventure that our pupils experienced: learning to think, manage stress, respect their opponents and surpass themselves… square by square.
This success is the result of extensive work carried out at Fort School through extracurricular chess workshops and sessions organised at the CMA รchecs club in Aubervilliers, where students can train alongside experienced players. Whether seasoned competitors or newcomers, all demonstrated composure, fair play and remarkable team spirit.
Several of our students distinguished themselves in their category:
Every student contributed to this wonderful collective achievement, demonstrating that chess is both a thinking sport and a true team effort. ๐ Well done, everyone!
Below is a selection of photos illustrating the highlights of the day: intense concentration, smiles, prize-giving ceremonies and encouragement between classmates!
You can view the official tournament information sheet on the French Chess Federation website here: ๐ https://www.echecs.asso.fr/FicheTournoi.aspx?Ref=70876
Since our first participation, year after year, our students have progressed and become more engaged… and the results speak for themselves.
| 2023 โ 1st participation | 2024 โ 2nd participation | 2025 โ 3rd participation | 2026 โ 4th participation |
| โ +18 points for Fort School ๐ฅ 1 podium finish (CP) out of more than 160 players ๐ Best CP in the competition ๐ 8 medals | โ +31 points for Fort School ๐ฅ 3 podium places (GS / CE1 / CM2) out of more than 260 players ๐ Individual champion of the schools of Seine-Saint-Denis ๐ 12 medals โ Qualification for the academic phase (only school in Aubervilliers) ๐ 8th school in the Crรฉteil Academy Participation in the Class’รchecs challenge against world champion Marc Llari | โ +20 points for Fort School ๐ฅ 2 podium finishes (MS/CE2) out of more than 230 players ๐ 11 medals ๐ 4th school in the department โ Qualification for the academic phase (only school in Aubervilliers) ๐ 5th school in the Crรฉteil Academy | โ +20 points for Fort School ๐ฅ 4 podium places (GS / CE1 / CM2) out of nearly 110 players ๐ 10 medals ๐ 2nd school in the department … โ Qualification for the academic phase (only school in Aubervilliers) |
The adventure now continues at the academic level, where our students will proudly represent Fort School… and Aubervilliers.
The story isn’t over yet… โ๏ธโจ
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