This grade-limited competition, run by the Southern Counties Chess Union, was formerly known as the “U14/U140”, and before that the “U14/U90”. The ethos of this competition is to provide opportunities for secondary age children to play competitive chess. Sussex embraces this by choosing to select over 11s in preference to possibly stronger Under 11s who …
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GP5 Eastbourne, 6th February 2016
Bishop Bell School once again provided an excellent venue for the tournament, with 118 entries comfortably accommodated in the school hall. There was a bumper entry in the two Under 18 sections with 50 players between them. The penultimate grand prix of the season makes for a very exciting competition; players selected to the Sussex …
GP4 Hastings, 3rd January 2016
103 players made the journey to St Mary Star of the Sea School in Hastings, a tournament timed to coincide with its big brother – the prestigious Hastings International Chess Congress. Sussex Juniors were joined by players from the ‘neighbouring’ counties of Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Oxfordshire and Surrey. The highlight of the day for …
Sussex Girls’ U11 & U18 Championship, 6th December 2015
U18 Individual Championship U11 Individual Championship 1st= Tanith Davies 3½ U18 Champion 1st Elizabeth Finn 5 Lilya Stewart 3½ U14 Champion 2nd= Laura Borland 4 (on progressives) 3rd Elana Cook 3 Polina Shchepinova 4 (on progressives) U18 …
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GP3 Horsham, 22nd November 2015
Despite the sub-zero temperatures, 104 players made the journey to Farlington School as we reach the half way point in the 2015-16 Grand Prix season. Sussex Juniors were joined by players from the nearby counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire. Thanks to Farlington School for the hospitality at this excellent venue. The U11 Minor …
U9, U11, U13 & U18 Championships 15th November 2015
120 Sussex children made their way to Downloads School to compete for the Sussex U9, U11, U13 and U18 rapid play titles. This event is an important one as the Sussex U9 and U11 team selectors are talent spotting for the team events upcoming in the Spring term. It also has the added attraction of …
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NYCA Championships 2015
The National Youth Chess Association (NYCA) run under 18, under 16, under 14 and under 12 inter-association chess events each autumn term. The dates for 2015 are:- 27th September U18 & U14 7th November U16 & U12 U12 Championship – 7th November 2015 The team: Amardip Ahluwalia, Michael Banks, Roland Bourne, Jonathan Britnell, Giovanni …
U8 Championship 31st October 2015
37 children descended on Birchwood Grove School aiming for the title of Sussex U8 Champion; many competing for the first time. The event was hard fought and the arbiters were very pleased with the effort and determination of the players, giving rise to many long and high standard games for this age group. Top honours not …
GP2 Worth 17th October 2015
The second Grand Prix of the season saw 112 assemble to compete in the Grand Prix and enjoy the beautiful Worth School grounds to the full. This event is always popular as it is a qualifying event for the prestigious London Junior Chess Championships (LJCC); itself an important stopover on the route to qualification for …
GP1 Crowborough – 12th September 2015
Crowborough Grand Prix The new season opened in style with 94 in the four SJC junior sections, joined in the impressive playing hall by a further 48 players in the 30th Crowborough Adult Congress. In the Under 11 Minors, the arbiters reported high standards of play and concentration. This was epitomised by the thrilling last …