Date: Sunday 21st July Venue: Sandown Racecourse, Esher, KT10 9AJ Eligibility: Players born after 31/08/2005 Schedule: Arrival from 9.00 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 18.00 Organiser Details: Alex Longson, admin@ukchess.co.uk Closing date for last entries: 19/07/2024 Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move ECF rated: Yes Other information:
***Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Saturday 20th July Venue: Sandown Racecourse, Esher, KT10 9AJ Eligibility: Open to under 10s only, ie those born after 31/08/2013 (includes U8 section) Schedule: Arrival from 9.00 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 18.00 Organiser Details: Alex Longson, admin@ukchess.co.uk Closing date for last entries: 18/07/2024 Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move ECF rated: Yes Other information:
***Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Sunday 5th May Venue: Therfield School, Dilston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NZ Eligibility: Open to all juniors born after 31/08/2005 Schedule: Arrival from 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 17.00 Organiser Details: Emma-Jane Billington-Phillips, ejbp@live.co.uk Closing date for last entries: 28th April 2024 Time control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds ECF rated: Yes Other information: There will be a burger van and an ice cream van on the premises. There is a café and a convenience store a 5-minute walk from the venue
***Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Saturday 4th May Venue: Therfield School, Dilston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NZ Eligibility: Open to all juniors born after 31/08/2014 Schedule: Arrival from 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 17.00 Organiser Details: Emma-Jane Billington-Phillips, ejbp@live.co.uk Closing date for last entries: 28th April 2024 Time control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds ECF rated: Yes Other information: There will be a burger van and an ice cream van on the premises. There is a café and a convenience store a 5-minute walk from the venue
***Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Sunday 5th May Venue: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EJ Eligibility: Open to all juniors born after 31/08/2005 Schedule: Arrival from 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 16.00 Organiser Details: Sean Marsh, chesslinks@hotmail.com Closing date for last entries: 26th April Time control: TBC ECF rated: Older sections Other information: Basic cafeteria-style food and drink will be available but we advise everyone to bring a packed lunch too. Car parking is available on the Yarm School site.
***Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Saturday 27th April Venue: St Andrew Bridge Club, Glasgow, G3 7UL Eligibility: Open to all juniors born before 01/09/2013 Schedule: Arrival from 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 17.00 Organiser Details: Harry Marron, harrymarron48@gmail.com Closing date for last entries: 25th April Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move ECF rated: No – Chess Scotland rated Other information:
*Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Saturday 20th April Venue: St Andrew Bridge Club, Glasgow, G3 7UL Eligibility: Open to all juniors born after 31/08/2013 Schedule: Arrival from 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 17.00 Organiser Details: Harry Marron, harrymarron48@gmail.com Closing date for last entries: 18th April Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move ECF rated: No – Chess Scotland rated Other information:
*Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Sunday 2nd June Venue: Malvern College, College Road, Malvern WR14 3DF Eligibility: Open to all juniors born after 31/08/2005 Schedule: Arrival from 10.30 for a 11.00 start. Approximate finish time 17.00 Organiser Details: Alex Holowczak, alexholowczak@gmail.com Closing date for last entries: 31st May 2024 Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds ECF rated: Yes Other information: Car parking is on the front of the school. No on-site catering. Players should bring their own refreshments. There are supermarkets and cafes locally.
***Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Date: Sunday 9th June Venue: Bootham School, 51 Bootham, York, YO30 7BU Eligibility: Open to all juniors born after 31/08/2005 Schedule: Arrival from 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Approximate finish time 17.00 Organiser Details: John Hipshon, yjca1@outlook.com Closing date for last entries: 3rd June Time control: All moves in 25 minutes ECF rated: Yes Other information:
***Please note the organiser has the right to make changes to the above on the day if required
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Autumn 2020 Club – Achieve Level.
The term runs from 7th September 2020 to 2nd January 2021
Achieve Level Membership includes
Everything from Compete
Weekly activity and answer video
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Access to the “New Year Finale” on 2nd January 20201
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
PLUS
Weekly Zoom Lesson
Access to full resource library (pdfs, videos and interactive puzzles)
End of Term graded assessment
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Autumn 2020 Club – Compete Level.
The term runs from 7th September 2020 to 2nd January 2021
Compete Level Membership includes everything from Basic
Weekly activity and answer video
1 x weekly “friendly tournament” (no prizes or ongoing leaderboards)
Access to beginner resource library
PLUS
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Access to the “New Year Finale” on 2nd January 20201
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Autumn 2020 Club – VIP Level.
The term runs from 7th September 2020 to 2nd January 2021
VIP Level Membership includes
Everything from Achieve
Weekly activity and answer video
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Access to the “New Year Finale” on 2nd January 20201
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
Weekly Zoom Lesson
Access to full resource library (pdfs, videos and interactive puzzles)
End of Term graded assessment
PLUS
Welcome Pack and assessment call
Individual feedback
Access to simuls (challenge the coach matches)
Phone support
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
All garments come printed with a front logo (Megafinal or Gigafinal).
For £5 extra you can get a list of competitors (including your child’s name) printed on the back of the garment. Please note that the garments do not come with a single name printed on the rear – it is either all competitors’ names or blank.
With a monthly membership you can cancel at any time (no long term contract). The first payment will be taken by card. We will contact you to setup subsequent payments via standing order.
All garments come printed with a front logo (Megafinal or Gigafinal)
For £5 extra you can get a list of competitors (including your child’s name) printed on the back of the garment. Please note that the garments do not come with a single name printed on the rear – it is either all competitors’ names or blank.
Basic entry enables full access to our competitions including TEAM events and INDIVIDUAL events.
Chess club organisers will receive digital copies of joining instructions, access to digital documents (such as pairing cards, puzzle sheets) plus support on how to run online chess clubs
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Spring 2021 – Achieve Level.
The term runs from 11th January 2021
Achieve Level Membership includes
Everything from Compete
Weekly activity and answer video
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Access to the “New Year Finale” on 2nd January 20201
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
PLUS
Weekly Zoom Lesson
Access to full resource library (pdfs, videos and interactive puzzles)
End of Term graded assessment
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
SKU: 000019-1-2-1-15-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-4-1-2-1Category: Spring 2021
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Spring 2021 – Compete Level.
The term runs from 11th January 2021
Compete Level Membership includes:
Weekly activity and answer video
1 x weekly “friendly tournament” (no prizes or ongoing leaderboards)
Access to beginner resource library
Weekly activity and answer video
1 x weekly “friendly tournament” (no prizes or ongoing leaderboards)
Access to beginner resource library
PLUS
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Access to the “New Year Finale” on 2nd January 20201
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
SKU: 000019-1-2-1-15-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-4-2-1Category: Spring 2021
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Spring 2021 – VIP Level.
The term runs from 11th January 2021
VIP Level Membership includes
Everything from Achieve
Weekly activity and answer video
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Access to the “New Year Finale” on 2nd January 20201
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
Weekly Zoom Lesson
Access to full resource library (pdfs, videos and interactive puzzles)
End of Term graded assessment
PLUS
Welcome Pack and assessment call
Individual feedback
Access to simuls (challenge the coach matches)
Phone support
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
SKU: 000019-1-2-1-15-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-4-1-1-1Category: Spring 2021
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Summer 2021 – AchieveLevel.
The term runs from 19th April 2021
Achieve Level Membership includes
Everything from Compete
Access to our “puzzle of the week” competition
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
PLUS
Weekly Zoom Lesson
Access to full resource library (pdfs, videos and interactive puzzles)
End of Term graded assessment
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Summer 2021 – Compete Level.
The term runs from 19th April 2021
Compete Level Membership includes:
Access to our “puzzle of the week” competition
1 x weekly “friendly tournament”
Access to beginner resource library
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
Membership of the UK Chess Challenge Summer 2021 – VIP Level.
The term runs from 19th April 2021
VIP Level Membership includes
Everything from Achieve
Access to our “puzzle of the week” competition
Participation in the weekly leaderboard and eligibility for prizes (performance and effort based)
2 x weekend events per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Certificate of participation
Access to WhatsApp help and support group and email support
Weekly Zoom Lesson
Access to full resource library (pdfs, videos and interactive puzzles)
End of Term graded assessment
PLUS
Welcome Pack and onboarding call
2 x scheduled feedback calls with Sarah
Access to simuls (challenge the coach matches)
Phone support
* All players are placed into 1 of 5 experience bandings (we will select a banding in consultation with the parent). Therefore all players are playing others of similar ability levels.
This pass includes all three weeks of Chess Summer Camp from Monday 10th August – Friday 28th August (15 weekdays).
Training takes place in the mornings from 1000 – 1045. These will be interactive video lessons hosted by experienced chess coaches such as WFM Sarah Longson. At the end of the session the children will be given some follow up games and exercises to try out.
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
This includes all 3 weeks of Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 10th August – Friday 28th August (15 weekdays). This pass gives access to the afternoon competitions only.
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
The Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 26th July through to Sunday 29th August.
With the “Weekly Pass” you get an ‘All Access Pass’ for a week of your choosing.
We offer a range of chess training lessons, brain workouts and game/competition sessions every weekday from 1000 – 1400 (with competitions at weekend as well).
Our training sessions are led by our Managing Director and former British Ladies Champion Sarah Longson and our team of professional chess coaches. They include interactive video sessions and activities designed to be fun and educational. Our tougher sessions will provide a real challenge to international players whilst we also offer sessions tailored to beginner and novice players.
For the competition sessions players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
The Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 26th July through to Sunday 29th August.
With the “Weekly Pass” you get an ‘All Access Pass’ for a week of your choosing.
We offer a range of chess training lessons, brain workouts and game/competition sessions every weekday from 1000 – 1400 (with competitions at weekend as well).
Our training sessions are led by our Managing Director and former British Ladies Champion Sarah Longson and our team of professional coaches. They include interactive video sessions and activities designed to be fun and educational. Our tougher sessions will provide a real challenge to international players whilst we also offer sessions tailored to beginner and novice players.
For the competition sessions players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
This Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 10th August – Friday 14th August
Training takes place in the mornings from 1000 – 1045. These will be interactive video lessons hosted by experienced chess coaches such as WFM Sarah Longson. At the end of the session the children will be given some follow up games and exercises to try out.
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
This Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 10th August – Friday 14th August
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
This Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 17th August – Friday 21st August
Training takes place in the mornings from 1000 – 1045. These will be interactive video lessons hosted by experienced chess coaches such as WFM Sarah Longson. At the end of the session the children will be given some follow up games and exercises to try out.
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
This Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 17th August – Friday 21st August
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
This Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 24th August – Friday 28th August
Training takes place in the mornings from 1000 – 1045. These will be interactive video lessons hosted by experienced chess coaches such as WFM Sarah Longson. At the end of the session the children will be given some follow up games and exercises to try out.
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
This Chess Summer Camp runs from Monday 24th August – Friday 28th August
The competitions take place from 1315 to 1500 on lichess.org. From 1300-1315 there will be a brief video introduction and warmup.
Players will be placed into “divisions” based on current ability with a leaderboard throughout the week and prizes handed out at the end. Prizes will be based on results as well as effort – with some random bonuses so that everyone has a chance!!
All garments come printed with a front logo (Megafinal or Gigafinal).
For £5 extra you can get a list of competitors (including your child’s name) printed on the back of the garment. Please note that the garments do not come with a single name printed on the rear – it is either all competitors’ names or blank.