Over 26 Sussex Juniors and their families made the journey to Liverpool to compete in the British Chess Championships – the ECF (English Chess Federation) flagship congress. Lots of chess and fun was had by all in the great and historic St Georges Hall venue and in a close by hotel where some other events …
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Open to all players aged 18 and under, from Sussex or beyond – everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, the Sussex University Chess Summer School offers a fun, inclusive, and enriching experience. Choose full-day or half-day sessions depending on your level and interest. We are proud to have partnered with …
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer so thanks to: Headline Results Under 11 Minor Pos Name Score 1 Aarav Ghanshala 6 2 Haijo Deyou Weirenga 5 (T/B) 3 Callum Pereira Kinga 5 (T/B) Under 11 Major Pos Name Score 1 Edward Jeanmonod 4.5 2 Talea Martirossian 4 3 Spriha Punjabi 4 Under …
On 26th & 27th April the EPSCA U11 England trials took place at Liverpool College. The standard was high with about 40 of the strongest players from around England, playing 6 matches across the weekend. The Sussex contingent performed strongly with 3 (Nathaniel Waller, Ben Carter and Ansh Sharma) ultimately being invited to join the …
On 22nd March 2025, Sussex under 11 girls team travelled to Oxford for the finals. Despite coming 2nd place, the girls all had a really great day, cementing friendships for the new season. The Squad: Alexis Ayankoya, Gabrielle Bermingham, Eliza Blin, Boglarka Bors, Ella Clark, Isabelle Dinkeldein, Holly Farran, Eylul Hacikurt, Natalie Jayaraj, Kehara Kadadora, …
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On Saturday 8th March the Sussex U9 Team took part in the U9 Zonal, competing against Oxfordshire, Maidenhead, Hillingdon, Wey Valley, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. Due to a fantastic effort from all of the juniors playing Sussex managed to secure 1st place and have qualified for the National Finals which takes place on the 26th of …
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Everyone you see helping at our events is a volunteer, so thank you to: Headline Results U11 Minor U11 Major Pos Name Score Pos Name Score 1st Charlie Rogers 5.5 1st Jinzhe (Thomas) Yang 5 2nd Oleksandr Chornyi (On tie break) 5 2nd Henry Munroe (On tie break) 4 3rd Zachary Rohvarger(On tie break) 5 3rd …
A belated Happy New Year to all schools and chess coaches / staff. Thank you so much for completing almost all the chess from the first round of matches in a busy second half of the autumn term. We welcome Bexhill Academy into the Butler Cup competition this term and along with Sandown C entering, …
Thanks to all who attended on the first of the new year amid the Hastings congress in its 98th year. It was a great day alongside some great chess in the main hall that the juniors could watch. Everyone you see helping at our events is a volunteer, so thank you to: Thanks also to …
Thanks to Burgess Hill Girls School for hosting our annual Girls’ Championships. It was a great competition with everyone involved playing well and having a great time. The Sussex boys took part in some training and then they all got together for the SJC Christmas party at the end of the day. Headline Results Under …
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