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ArticleJournal of chemical education2026

Quantum Chess as a Pedagogical Tool for Teaching Quantum Information Science in High Schools.

Padmanabh Kaushik, Nam P Vu, Crystal Yeung, Swetha Tadisina, Leah Boyle, Vedit Venkatesh, Maya Zilberstein, Nicholas Sorak, Kusum Subedi, Delmar G A Cabral and 3 more

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Padmanabh KaushikDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Nam P VuDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3849-5139
Crystal YeungDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Swetha TadisinaDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Leah BoyleDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Vedit VenkateshDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Maya ZilbersteinDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Nicholas SorakDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Kusum SubediDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.
Delmar G A CabralDepartment of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1195-5529
Brandon AllenDepartment of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5512-1892
Victor S BatistaDepartment of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3262-1237
Heidi P HendricksonDepartment of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5012-738X

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Abstract

Recent advances in quantum information science and engineering (QISE)spanning theoretical algorithms and quantum hardware developmenthave intensified the need for broader education in foundational quantum concepts. Yet, the abstract and counterintuitive nature of quantum phenomena presents major barriers to incorporating QISE into high school chemistry curricula. To address this, we developed a game-based instructional workshop designed to introduce secondary students to key quantum mechanical principles, such as quantum superposition and measurement. Grounded in experiential learning theory, the workshop combined guided exploration, structured gameplay, and conceptual explanation to foster engagement and understanding. Pre- and postworkshop assessments indicated high levels of student engagement, as well as demonstrated and perceived learning. These results demonstrate the potential of combining game-based approaches with targeted instruction and collaborative activities to create effective tools for introducing QISE at the secondary level.

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High SchoolIntroductory ChemistryQISEQuantum ChessQuantum GamesQuantum Information Science & EngineeringQuantum MechanicsSuperposition

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PMID42465674
PMCPMC13374102

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