Thanks to Alex Holowczak, ECF Director of Junior Chess, for organising this fun, fast and furious online championship. Taking place every 2-3 weeks teams need a minimum of 15 players (no maximum) and play matches with a time limit of 5/3 – the whole event lasting 90 minutes. 25th Battle – 3rd January 2022 Another …
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2021 – 22 Grand Prix
There are 6 tournaments that make up an annual Sussex Junior Chess Grand Prix (GP), similar to the one in motor racing. Results in each of the constituent Grand Prix tournaments earn points towards the overall Grand Prix. These points are accumulated for all eligible participants. The 6 grand prix tournaments for 2021-2022 are: GP1 …
Hastings Grand Prix 2nd January 2022
Everyone you see helping at our events is a volunteer, so thanks to: Entires: Steve Merchant Registration: Jonathan Tuck Tournament control: Sharon Merchant, David Fryer Arbiters: David Bryant, Janis Petersone, Rasa Norinkeviciute, Gary McCulloch Catering: Ed Chapman. Steve Merchant. Margaret Blissett, Helen Irani Photos: Mark Currah Headline Results U11 Minor U11 Major Position Name Score …
Online Blitz Grand Prix – Autumn 2021
Alongside our full calendar of over the board events we are continuing to run a monthly training sessions online, followed by an online blitz tournament. There are 4 dates in the Autumn series and points are earned for attendance at training and performance in the Blitz; with small prizes to be awarded at the end …
Sussex Closed Girls’ Championships – 5th December 2021
Thanks to Burgess Hill Girls School for hosting our annual Girls’ Championships. Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer, so thanks to; Entries: Steve Merchant Tournament Control: Andy Mitchell, Gary McCulloch, Gareth Rees, Catherine Finn Analysis Room: Amy Hoare Catering: Debbie Forster, Ed Chapman, Keith Martin Trophies: Jyoti Gupta, Ed Chapman Headline Results …
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Eastbourne Grand Prix 27th November 2021
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer, so thanks to; Entries and registration: Steve Merchant Tournament Control: Catherine & Peter Finn, Sharon Merchant, Janis Petersons, Rasa Norinkeviciute, Gareth Rees, Gary McCulloch Photos: Mark Currah Trophies: Jyoti Gupta, Ed Chapman Also thanks to Eastbourne College for the venue. Headline Results U11 Minor U11 …
Delancey UK Schools Chess Challenge 2021 – Sussex Junior Chess are South East Champions
New for the 2021 season that has just ended the very popular Delancey UK Schools Chess Challenge ran a team championship alongside the usual individual Megafinals, Gigafinals, and Terafinal. We are proud to announce that we have just heard that Sussex Junior Chess finished as South East junior club champions! Thanks to all our players …
Sussex U9/U11/U13/U18 Championships – 7th November 2021
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer so thanks to: Entries & Registration: Steve Merchant Tournament Control: Andy Mitchell, Elly Walsh, Mark Appleton, David Bryant, Sharon Merchant, Mike Forster, Gary McCulloch, Catherine Finn, Dave Graham Catering: Debbie Steinhuis, Ed Chapman, Keith Martin, Helen Irani, Teresa Blades Trophies: Jyoti Gupta, Ed Chapman Photos: Dylan …
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Sussex players help Oxford to victory in 2021 Varsity match
At the end of October, the 139th “Varsity Match” Oxford vs Cambridge was played at the Royal Automobile Club in London. All in all, Cambridge is slightly ahead in matches, but this year Oxford won 5.5-2.5. Over the years several ex-Sussex juniors have been selected to take part in this prestigious and historic match including …
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Sussex Under 8 Championship 23rd October 2021
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer so thanks to; Event Co-ordinator: Claire Ralph Catering: Debbie Forster, Teresa Blades, Keith Martin U8 Tournament Preparation: Andy Mitchell Trophies: Jyoti Gupta & Ed Chapman U8 Tournament Control: Gary McCulloch Photos: Dylan Shah Registration: Steve Merchant, David Bryant Headline Results Individual Championship Schools Championship 1st …
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