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