What would the heroes of the epic “David of Sassoun” be like if they appeared in the world of chess, the wise game? With Vahram, the chess teacher, David and Melik become chess kings who fight each other to death. This was perhaps one of the most interesting projects created during the month of epics announced at the school.

The class found a link between the epic, the world of chess, and everyday life. They gave examples of tactics (sacrifice, etc.) and showed that acts of kindness could be contagious and spread (video: 5:00–5:07 minutes). Using their knowledge of chess history and the English language, the children were able to go beyond the standards and embody several heroes in one piece.

At the end of the epic, the class appears at Agravakar, the Door of Mher, and offers their version of getting Little Mher off the rock: