We have 2 Sussex Champions! Congratulations to Calum Salmons – Under 16 Champion with 5.5/7; and Polina Shchepinova 3rd= and Under 14 Girl Champion with 5/7. Also Will Graham, 1st= in the Under 2050; Matthew Britnell 1st= in the Under 1900; Matthew Howell 1st= in the Under 1750; and Matt Payne 1st= in the Blitz. …
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Congratulations to Arjun Kolani and Cassie Graham who were both selected to represent England in the annual Glorney-Gilbert International. The event comprises a team round robin in 4 sections – The Glorney Cup (Under 18), the Gilbert Cup (U18 Girls), the Robinson Cup (Under 14) and the Stokes Cup (Under 12). The nations taking part …
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Congratulations to our 5 Terafinalists – Seha Konara, Jonathan Britnell, Sophie Rees, Lilya Stewart and Thomas Finn….and to the many more who qualified for the Challengers. Good luck in the next stage. Those scoring 3.5 points or more at the Megafinals in the Spring qualified for the third stage of the challenge – the regional …
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Round 1 draw released – matches to be played by 7th December
33 travelled to Great Walstead school, just outside Haywards Heath, to compete for the title of Sussex Under-7 Champion. Several had played at the Sussex Megafinal last month, but for many it was their first taste of tournament conditions outside of their school chess club. The standard of chess was very pleasing, and the behaviour …
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13 Sussex players were selected to represent SE England in this annual fixture with Wales, held in Chepstow, organised by the National Chess Junior Squad. The event takes the form of two rounds over 12 boards, in each of two age groups – under 12, and under 14. Representing Sussex in the Under 12 team …
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Round 1 draw released – matches to be played by 7th December
The Sussex Grand Prix series is underway; here are the placings after GP3 Horsham
The last tournament of the season attracted 100 children from across Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire. Thanks to our volunteers: Entries & Registration : Anita McMahonPost Match Analysis : Chris JonesTournament Control : Catherine Finn, Dave Graham, Chaski Patrick, Gary McCulloch, Andy Mitchell, Lael PageCatering : Oluseye Balogun, Edward Chapman, Teresa Blades Trophies kindly sponsored …
400 children aged 4 – 18 contested the Sussex Megafinal, hoping to progress to the next stage, the regional Gigafinals, in July. We are very grateful to the parents and volunteers who contributed to making the day run smoothly: Friday set up: Oluseye Balogun , Tom Borland, Derek Ferguson, Mark Godwin, Keith Martin, Karen Meakings, …
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