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It was nice while it lasted.

I regret that it can...

Normal chess, but nobody wearing a hat would play the moves required.

Very nice try Jack, but.......

Here’s a nice easy question.

How long is the shortest game which ends in ‘ castles queenside’ checkmate? Who wins and what are the moves?

Just a reminder that space is limited at Yateley Manor and that early entry is advised.

Entries are building nicely. Please check for the latest info at our website.

We do not want to turn anyone away.

Thanks.

I’ll start the ball rolling: 1) Were parents and children recommended to play in this event ? 2) How much did it cost to fund the trip for, typically, one parent and child? 3) Do parents think good value was obtained by making the trip? Admittedly, Tallinn must be a fabulous place to go to at this t...

Can anything be done to boost numbers for the northern semi-final?

Very sorry to hear this. RIP David.

Perhaps we should hold the Northern event in Burnley, just to mess with people’s heads a bit more.

Time now to think about entering the two semi-finals.

Early entries are very helpful for the organisers. They help us to plan ahead, in order to give everyone the best possible experience.

Thanks.

Congrats Tim! Can I invite you, Chris and Helen to the Nat Schools girls' semi final at St Catherine's School in Bramley on January 12th to talk about the ECF plans for increasing female participation and involvement. Last year approx. 270 girls attended, plus tens of parents, teachers and influenti...

All systems are now go for the chess congress in January. We have opened up for entries. Links below: Website: www.southofenglandjunior.com Event webpage: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-of-england-junior-chess-congress-2020-registration-74597520191 As usual, we look forward to welcoming you to...

Entries to date Southern U19 St Catherine's Bramley 2 teams Tormead,Guildford 1 team Haberdashers’ Aske’s 4 teams. North London Collegiate 5 teams Abbey School, Reading 2 teams Denmark Rd High School , Gloucester 1 team Highgate School 1 team Henrietta Barnett School 3 teams South Hampstead 2 teams ...

Entries are now open for the 2020 semi-finals. Teams of three. All welcome, from beginner to expert. U19 and U11 sections. Southern and Northern semi-finals with the final in early April This has been a very successful and popular 'grass roots' event over the last six years and we hope to build our ...