Colchester and Chelmsford junior tournaments

It was great to see so many from CJCC playing in Colchester on 24th September. You'll see Nithilan, Jeremy and Joshua K among the winners.

It was especially nice to see players in their first tournament having such fun (including 5 year old Jacob who will get a special medal for taking part).

The next Essex Junior Chess Association tournament will be on Sunday 23rd October at Moulsham Junior School in Chelmsford. Oli, another player making their tournament debut, was excited to learn his school would be hosts.

An entry form can be downloaded at https://www.essexjuniorchess.co.uk/tournaments/entry-forms-and-links/

Don't forget to check out this "live" document link for all upcoming chess. Loads on this week!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-F8SAJkWRhlj01L4FwNFkfCeIj16YKNJ7WM4H-eckf4/edit?usp=sharing

Best Wishes

Robin (chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com) 

CJCC at Brentwood's FIDE August Bank Holiday tournament

I was involved with organising a 3-day FIDE (internationally-rated) tournament at Brentwood School over August Bank Holiday for adults and juniors with a FIDE standard play rating of 1500+.

Alongside this, we ran a 1-day rapid play tournament for adults and juniors split into two sections on rating - one open to all, one for players unrated or below 1300 ECF.

It was great to see CJCC juniors stepping up to take part and even better to see them among the prizes.

Getting ready to start Sunday's rapid play

Anna on the right (who comes to help out at the club)

Dylan and Joshua P playing Giant Chess

Joshua K at the board

Ishaan ready to start

Grace (who finished 2ndin the U1300s) and Joshua P (who finished 3rd) drew their final round match

Dylan got a special prize for the great spirit he played the day in.

The next tournament in Essex will be just for juniors at Colchester on 24th September. 

Colchester Junior Chess September Grand Prix | Colchester Jr Chess

It is the first of a series of junior tournaments this academic year under the umbrella of the Essex Junior Chess Assiciation - https://www.essexjuniorchess.co.uk/

Good Luck!

Robin Slade 

chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com 

CJCC Saturdays

                                         CJCC will meet on the following Saturday mornings.

3rd September, 17th September, 1st October, 15th October, 29th October.

We meet in Christ Church in London Road (CM2 0AW).

The younger club (Years 1 to 5) will meet from 9.15am to 10.30am.

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

The times are fluid as the groups merge into each other and the stronger, younger players are welcome to stay on.

Numbers are limited and sessions will need to be pre-booked at chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com

The cost will be £5 per session, which will be a mix of playing and coaching.

Payment in cash on the day or online marked CJCC.

Further details will be emailed out to those who book a session.