George's Simul

Thank you to George Scola who organised a rolling 6-board simultaneous match this week. 

George - Year 11 - is a coach and mentor to many of the juniors.

Jacob's draw in the final game to finish gave the rotating CJCC team a 9.5/8.5 victory.

On the demo board, Ethan showed Legal's Mate while Digby and Joshua shared some lines in the Stafford Gambit.

Juniors of all ages sharing their skills is part of the ethos of the club and benefits everyone.

Best Wishes

Robin Slade (chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com)

November CJCC Chess

Dyuthi was part of a London Womens Chess Club team that played at the House of Parliament this week against their chess team (and won her two games).

A few chess photos here from the last couple of weeks at the club.

Team ChessKid with some of our younger players.

A mix of ages in the middle part of the club.

Harry teaching Nikolai on the demo board.

Good luck to Olga, George, Jora and Sushant who are representing CJCC in the Essex Team Blitz Championships tomorrow.

Best Wishes

Robin Slade

chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com

Photos 25th October 2025

This was another busy and fun morning at the club. Great to welcome some more new members.

There are some photos here of the (mostly) older half of the club.

Jacob talking to Anushka who kindly came down to help out along with Tekshan, Rishi and Ariana.

Best Wishes

Robin

chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com

October Chess

Chelmsford Junior Chess Club was back today after the Chelmsford Grand Prix (4th October) and She Plays To Win (11th October).

We should now be back every Saturday until Christmas.

A busy morning at the club. It was great to welcome Shrimath, Ishan, Freddie, Truman, Cheryl, Raizel and Vikram for the first time. Sorry if I have missed anyone out.

Ethan and Edward were trying some chess problems together.

Plenty of CJCC players in action at the Chelmsford Grand Prix and She Plays To Win. Plenty of CJCC success as well.

Here are some of our SPTW players (photos courtesy of Melinda Wilde).

Melinda Wilde - Brentwood School Hosts SPTW Starter 2025

Everyone who took part got a She Plays To Win medal

Aaira deep in thought

Section winners Savannah and Ezara with IM Richard Pert and Brentwood School student, co-organiser and CJCC volunteer coach Anushka

Best Wishes

Robin Slade

chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com

Skeleton Club Details

Chelmsford Junior Chess Club meets on Saturdays from 9.15am to 12.15pm in Christ Church in London Road (CM2 0AW).

We meet (with the odd exception) every week.

The younger club (school years 1 to 5) meet from 9.15am to 10.45am. 

The older club (school year 6 and above) from 10.45am to 12.15pm.

There is some flexibility within the group ages.

The cost is £5 per child with the sessions a mix of playing and coaching.

Payment in cash on the day or online marked CJCC.

164 New London Road

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0AW

Find Us – Christ Church Chelmsford

Please just email me for the full club details.

We will be meeting every Saturday between now (18th October) and Christmas.

Best Wishes

Robin Slade

chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com

07853138048

September Photos

We had a busy morning at the club on 14th September. 

Joshua B and Jacob were playing in the Essex Rapid and Blitz Championships - well done to both of them -  but it was great to welcome Finley, Linfei, Linlin, Teddy, Gabrielle, Deshauna and Kairah.

Thank you to George, Anushka, Rithvika, Ariana and Tekshan for coming along to share their chess skills with the younger players.

Something has caught George's eye

Rithvika coaching Toby and Ethan playing Kai

Tekshan sharing his chess knowledge.

George has the attention of Anushka, Finley, Jack, Joshua and Shervin.

Ariana was helping Kairah on her first visit. Aryan standing up.

Best Wishes

Robin Slade

chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com

Chess Club 30th August

Today was the last regular club week for Anna, Joshua and Nithilan as they start Year 13 next week.

Anna and Joshua have been part of CJCC since they were young and they have all helped run the club the last few years.

We will miss their coaching, chess and company but the demands of A Levels mean they will be limited to the odd guest appearance in future.

Older players helping younger players develop their skills has aleays been a big part of our club.

George explaining something to Nithilan

Joshua and Anna facing George Keating and George Scola

Shervin's simultaneous challenge match

Arnav and Tekshan closest to the camera

Best Wishes

Robin

chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com