Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer so thanks to: Tournament Control: Peter Finn, Sharon Merchant Arbiters: David Bryant, Mike Forster, Dave Graham, Gareth Rees Analysis Room: Cassie Graham Catering: Mike Chapman, Andy Collins, Keith Martin, Debbie Steenhuis Entries & Registration: Steve Merchant, Rohit Gupta Trophies: Trish Freeman Photos: Jyoti Gupta Headline Results …
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South of England Junior Championships, Yateley, 1st-2nd October 2022
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 …
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Crowborough Grand Prix, 17th September 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 …
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Sussex Chess News 2021-22 Season
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.
Schools U14 Butler Cup 2021-22
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 …
Schools U11 Primary Cup 2021-22
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 …
British Chess Championships, Torquay, 8th-21st August Week 2
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!
British Chess Championships, Torquay, 8th-21st August 2022 Week 1
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 …
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Online Inter-County Chess Battle
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 …
Sussex Closed U7 Championships, 12th June, Lewes
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 …
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