by Sarah Hegarty | Sep 1, 2022 | Blogs
From September the ‘ECF Academy’ will now be known as the UK Junior Chess Academy. This is simply a name change and doesn’t impact on any of our services, coaches or students. The reasons for the change are two-fold We feel it better reflects our...
by Sarah Hegarty | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
So you are taking your youngster to their first chess tournament – very exciting but perhaps you are feeling a little bit nervous about what to expect? Here are our top tips on how to get the most out of the experience. 1) Come prepared A bottle of water is...
by Sarah Hegarty | Apr 6, 2021 | Tips for parents
Everyone learns in a different way and the last thing we would try and do is foist our own preferences onto another individual. Chess is no different and what worked for one player doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for another. In this spirit we have come up with...
by Sarah Hegarty | Apr 6, 2021 | Tips for parents
Whether you are a non-playing parent or know a thing or two about chess one thing is the same – being a chess parent is a challenging role. Knowing how best to support your child and help them get the best out of themselves whilst dealing with the inevitable...
by Sarah Hegarty | Nov 20, 2020 | Blogs, News
Has there ever been a new year with so much uncertainty? 2020 has been a tremendously difficult year for so many people and heading into 2021 there is still a great deal of uncertainty for families and businesses. Whilst we are a bit later than usual we are happy to...
