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Childrens Chess kicks off on 5th October

On 5th Oct Childrens Chess kicks off this years series of Childrens Chess

The London Junior Chess Championship Qualifier kicks off this years season of Childrens Chess. A qualifier for one of the most prestigious students tournaments.

Our monthly series of Chess tournaments kicks off with the London Junior Chess Qualifier - have fun playing chess or qualifier for top tournament or both.Age groups start from under8. up to Under19.The tournament consists of 6 round of 25mins clock time each. and a break for lunch - recommended packed lunch.- day includes fun puzzle solving competition.Here are a couple of reports from previous tournaments

https://www.ulsterchess.org/archives/chronicles/2017-2018-season/ucu-web-2017/childrens-chess-2017-18/ljcc-2018/london-junior-chess-championship-qualifier-belfast-2017
https://www.ulsterchess.org/Members/ucu00450/childrens-chess-2018-19/ljcc-2018-19/top-young-chess-players-compete-in-belfast-ljcc-qualifier

Chess Events 2019/2020

October 5th London Junior Chess Championships Qualifier 9:30 – 5:00pm

November 2nd Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

December 7th Ulster Schools Championship  10:00 –5:00

January 11th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

February 8th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

March 14th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

April 18th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

May 9th UK Chess Challenge 9:45 – 5:00

June GrandPrix prize giving

August Chess Summer School

London Junior Chess Championships Belfast Qualifier

October 5th

Methodist College, Belfast

9:30am – 5:00pm

Packed Lunch Recommended

U8, U10, U12, U14, U19

Entry £5.00 Register on day

www.ulsterchess.org

Jointly Organised by

Ulster Schools Chess Council

Ulster Chess Union

Further details: Mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com mobile: 07872 544868

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