Club Dates, County Success, Communication and Upcoming Tournaments

Chelmsford Junior Chess Club is closed on Saturday 6th June, 27th June, 1st August and 29th August but otherwise open across the summer. 

There are also 2 chess workshops on Tuesday 4th August.

It has been great to see so many CJCC players part of the Essex U9 and U11 teams. 

The Essex U9s finished 7th in their National Final.

The Essex U11s finished 2nd in their National Final - https://essexjuniorchess.co.uk/epsca-u11-finals-2026/

The Essex U11 Girls Team retained their National Championship.

Upcoming across the board and online tournaments are always on the regular Google Doc link

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

There is a CJCC WhatsApp group to help you stay informed about club news and dates which you can join via https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuhlWovOarpLKAi50AWoqM

Also an Essex Chess Parents WhatsApp group for wider chess information. https://chat.whatsapp.com/K88AtRj8QxkDGq8kTxh9tI

Full details and entry links of upcoming tournament can be found at https://essexjuniorchess.co.uk/tournaments/

Sunday 31st May - Essex Megafinal - 2026 Essex Megafinal | Delancey UK Schools' Chess Challenge

Sunday 28th June - Chelmsford EJCA Summer Tournament (details to follow)

Fri 31st July/Sat 1st Aug - Brentwood Summer Holiday Standard Play.

Sat 28th Aug - 5th Brentwood Bank Holiday Rapid Play

For full venue and other CJCC information, please email but skeleton details are below.

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

Best Wishes

Robin Slade (chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com)