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 …
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Worthing Grand Prix, 17th May 2025
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 …
EPSCA U11 England trials
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 …
EPSCA U11 Girls’ Final, Oxford, 22nd March 2025
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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EPSCA U9 County Team Championship – Zonal, 8th March
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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Horsham Grand Prix, 2nd February 2025
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 …
Schools U14 Butler Cup 2024-25
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, …
Hastings Grand Prix, 1st January 2025
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 …
Sussex Closed Girls’ Championships – 8th December 2024
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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Eastbourne Grand Prix, 24th November 2024
Everyone joined us at the very windy Eastbourne Grand Prix for a great day of chess. Thanks to all who helped out and all parents who brought their children. Headline Results U11 Minor U11 Major Pos Name Score Pos Name Score 1st Daniel Gardner 5 1st Ansh Sharmer 5.5 2nd George Brown 5 2nd Benjamin …
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