Congratulations to Sussex prizewinners Amelie Rees, Arjun Kolani, Polina Shchepinova and Matthew Payne…..roundup
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Uckfield Chess Academy
News from the Uckfield Chess Academy – 23rd July 2018 – The Uckfield Academy summer championships took place at the Uckfield Youth Centre, with 19 entrants from 9 schools, and 9-year-old Hugo Ullmann of Blackboys emerged as the worthy surprise champion, with Uckfield College retaining Top School and a strong team from Copthorne Prep were Top Primary School.
Burgess Hill Chess Academy
Latest news from the Burgess Hill Academy – 25th July 2018 – The Burgess Hill Academy summer championships took place at Birchwood Grove School, with 27 entrants from 12 schools; James Robertson of Lancing Prep was the individual champion, with Lancing Prep winning Top Primary School and Downlands were Top School. The annual Rotary Club Awards for the best season were presented by Local Rotary President Jack Bennett to Downlands School and Jack Barnett of The Burgess Hill Academy School.
New grades are out!
New ECF chess grades are out – http://www.ecfgrading.org.uk/new/menu.php – has yours gone up?
Weald Chess Congress 2018
Many Sussex chess families took part in our mixed-age congress at Copthorne, with several winning prizes…
Glorney International 2018
Matt Forster and Lucy Bennet-Stevens were selected to represent England at the Glorney-Gilbert International in Glasgow with Lucy winning the Gilbert board prize…..
Southern Gigafinal 2018
Over 160 Sussex players take part in UKCC Southern Gigafinal on hottest weekend of the year so far….roundup
European Schools Chess Championships
Congratulations to Edward Gray and Oli Howell, selected to represent England at the European Schools Chess Championships in Krakow, Poland between 29th June – 8th July.
Schools Primary Cup Competition
Congratulations to this years champions – Copthorne Prep A, Broadwater CE Primary, Copthorne Prep B, and Crawley Down Village School….headline results
Sussex U7 Championship
Sussex Closed U7 Championship, Great Walstead, 10th June 2018 As a volunteer organisation we have many people to thank for giving their time freely: Tournament controller Gary McCulloch, assisted by Karen Meakings, Catherine Finn and Brian Stockham Keith, Debbie, Teresa and Jane on catering Great Walstead for the spacious venue We would be delighted …