Great for the children to get back to school this week. I've enjoyed seeing the chess players in person again in the schools I visit.
CJCC will be continuing online for now though. We have tournaments and coaching at www.chesskid.com and www.lichess.org. I run Zoom alongside our events for the social and coaching elements.
We also take part in Battle Blitzes on lichess. Last night was the latest fortnightly Battle linked to the Junior 4NCL (the National Junior Chess League). Next week, we take part in a Battle with other Essex teams.
Many of our players represent Essex online. We have monthly inter-county Battles for the Essex Junior and Essex Girls Teams. Everyone is welcome to sign up. Essex have also won through to the National Finals at Under 9 and Under 11 levels.
Overall, more children are involved with online chess than were with physical chess. Whatever happens with the traditional game, online chess will continue.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about junior chess as well as our club.
Robin Slade (chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com)
