This event runs sections at U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U13, U15 & U18 and attracts top players from all over the South and London. It also hosts the National Chess Junior Squad “closed” championships for squad members, and those aspiring to the squad. As usual, there was a large Sussex contingent – well done …
Continue reading “South of England Junior Championships, Yateley, 1st-2nd October 2022”
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer; so thanks to Entries & Registration: Steve and Jithendra Trophies: Trish Tournament Control: David, Gareth, James, Catherine and Peter Catering: Andy, Keith and Mike Analysis: Calum Photos: Jyoti Headine Results U11 Minor U11 Major Pos Name Score Pos Name Score 1 Saiarya Arun 5 (on tie …
Continue reading “Crowborough Grand Prix, 17th September 2022”
Thanks to Mick Plumb of Bognor & Arun Chess Club for putting together this resume of chess in Sussex 2021-22. Read how Sussex Junior Chess fits into the wider offering of club and league chess in Sussex.
After an enforced break due to the pandemic we are excited to be running our popular schools’ cup competitions this season. Compared with previous years, this is a smaller tournament but it is important to restart it as we move on to the next stage in the pandemic. Two rounds are planned, one in March …
After an enforced break due to the pandemic we are excited to be running our popular schools’ cup competitions this season. Compared with previous years, this is a smaller tournament but it is important to restart it as we move on to the next stage in the pandemic. Two rounds are planned, one in March …
Congratulations to Henri Blin who stayed on for Week 2 and has won the Week 2 Morning Under 1450 Championship with 6/7. Henri wins £240 for his efforts!
The British Chess Championships has always been a great event in the chess calendar to round off the season, and typically many Sussex juniors have attended to combine some top level chess with some relaxation by the sea. The 2022 Championships began on the 8th with a week of junior age-group tournaments. Due to the …
Continue reading “British Chess Championships, Torquay, 8th-21st August 2022 Week 1”
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. 32nd Battle – 1st August 2022 Sussex juniors winning run finally came …
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer, so thanks to: Tournament Control: Andy Mitchell, Gary McCulloch, Gareth Rees Entries: Steve Merchant Catering: Debbie Forster, Andy Collins, Teresa Blades, Ginny Mitchell Headline Results Individual Championship 1st Derik Kruger 5 2nd Josiah McKie 4 3rd Nuvee Konara 4 Top Girl Spriha Punjabi 3 School Team …
Continue reading “Sussex Closed U7 Championships, 12th June, Lewes”
Andy, Luke and Nayan were all recently selected to the National Chess Junior Squad at the trial in Liverpool in April. Saturday 28th May saw their first outing in their new uniform, representing SE England in a home international against Wales in Chepstow. Our Sussex trio scored 5.5 out of a possible 6 between them, …
Continue reading “Andy, Luke & Nayan help SE England to victory over Wales, 28th May 2022”