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 Adhvik Nair 5 (t/b) 1st Amir Hosannah 5 2nd Lindeck Vaughn 5 (t/b) 2nd Tejas Pai 4.5 3rd Eylul Hacikurt 5 (t/b) 3rd Bihaan Dutta 4 Age-Group Prizes: …
Category archives: 2025
Hastings Grand Prix, 1st January 2026
Thanks to all who attended on the first of the new year amid the Hastings congress in its 99th 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: Headline Results U11 …
Sussex Closed Girls’ Championships, Burgess Hill – 7th December 2025
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. Everyone you see …
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Eastbourne Grand Prix, 22nd November 2025
Everyone joined us at the Eastbourne Grand Prix for a great day of chess. Thanks to all who helped out and all parents who brought their children. Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer so thanks to: Headline Results U11 Minor U11 Major Pos Name Score Pos Name Score 1st Euan Burnside, Yannick …
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Sussex Closed U9, U11, U13 & U18 Championships, 9th November 2025
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer so thanks to: Results Summary: Under 9 Section Position Name Score 1 Emma Cojocaru 5 2 Boglarka Rebecca Bors 4.5 (t/b) 3 Cosmin Cojocaru 4.5 (t/b) Top Girl Spriha Punjabi 4 School Prize 1 Our Lady Queen of Heaven 9.5 School Prize 2 Great Walstead School …
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Worth Grand Prix, 18th October 2025
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer so thanks to: Headline Results Arbiters Awards U8: Ariyana Gurjar, Yicheng Zhu, Sai Ritvvik AnnadevaraU10: Thomas Ferreira Brandao, Adhvik Nair, Lindeck Vaughn, AndreiNechitaU12: Clark Dagley-Castel, Arwindran Harrish Under 8 Pos Name Score 1 Cosmin Cojocaru 5.5 2 Gavin Sharma 4.5 3 Isaac Rajeev 4 Top girl: …
Terrafinal 2025
Luke Freeman was delighted and taken by surprise to qualify, just the weekend before, for the Terrafinal held at Blenheim Palace 18th and 19th October. It was a wonderful experience in an amazing venue, playing an 11 round ‘All-Play All’ event (12 players per section). Luke really enjoyed the challenge of playing in the Under …
Crowborough Grand Prix, 20th September 2025
Everyone you see at our events is a volunteer; so thanks to Headline Results U11 Minor U11 Major Pos Name Score Pos Name Score 1st Hriday Sisodiya 5.5 1st Talea Martirossian 5 2nd Hajio Wierenga 5 (tb) 2nd Aarav Ghanshala 4 (tb) 3rd Natalie Jayaraj 5 (tb) 3rd Nikolasos Georgoudis 4 (tb) U18 Minor U18 …
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British Chess Championships, Liverpool, 31st July-10th August 2025
Over 26 Sussex Juniors and their families made the journey to Liverpool to compete in the British Chess Championships – the ECF (English Chess Federation) flagship congress. Lots of chess and fun was had by all in the great and historic St Georges Hall venue and in a close by hotel where some other events …
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Sussex University Chess Summer School
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 …