We recognise that girls can find the world of chess unwelcoming and difficult due to the preponderance of boys participating. We try therefore to encourage girls who are finding the transition from playing at home or playing at a school chess club into the world of competitive chess difficult. We recognise that a strong female lead can inspire and give confidence.
Accordingly, we have held monthly Girls Classes for many years, which have been lead by various notable women in the world of chess, including International Master Susan Lalic and FIDE Master Akshaya Kalaiyalahan (both multiple winners of the British Women’s Championship), WFM Shahanah Schmid (twice Swiss women’s champion), Agnieszka Milewska and Marie Gallagher (former Manager of Richmond Junior Chess Club).
Girls Classes in Summer Term 2023
Girls Classes will continue in Autumn Term, run by Women’s FIDE Master Shohreh Bayat.
The classes will run from 2 to 5 p.m. at our normal venue, Orleans Park School.
The dates set for the classes are:
- Saturday 16 September
- Saturday 21 October
- Saturday 11 November
Female members of the club are welcome to join the Girls Classes with no additional cost. For non-members, the Girls Classes cost £20 per session, or for all three sessions, the discounted rate of £50.
Mothers with an interest in chess are also welcome to sit in with their daughters.
Please email to signal intended attendance.
Girls Classes in Summer Term 2023
WFM Shohreh Bayat has again agreed to take the Girls Classes for Summer Term 2023.
Dates have been set for the Girls Classes in Spring Term 2023:
- May 13
- June 24
- July 8
These Girls Classes run from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Saturdays given and take place at our usual venue, Orleans Park School. Female members of the club are welcome to join the Girls Classes with no additional cost, just email to signal intended attendance. For non-members, the Girls Classes cost £20 per session, or for all three sessions, the discounted rate of £50. To sign up, please complete a Membership Form and a Fees Form and email them, as outlined at https://rjcc.org.uk/our-classes.
Mothers with an interest in chess are also welcome to sit in with their daughters.
Girls Classes in Spring Term 2023
WFM Shohreh Bayat has agreed to take the Girls Classes for Autumn Term 2022 and Spring Term 2023, with the intention of developing the squad of girls which will represent the club in the EPSCA Inter-Association U11 Girls U11 Championship in 2023.
The following dates were set for the Girls Classes in Spring Term 2023:
- January 14
- January 28
- February 4
I have two daughters one is soon to be 10 and the other soon to be 7. What time are the sessions and how long, location etc? Thank you
The sessions are from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Saturdays given, and take place at our usual venue, Orleans Park School, Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 3BB.
Hello:
Is it possible to sign up for the current term? I am interested in classes for my daughter (beginner level) age 8.
Thanks!
Hi Daniel,
Yes, there are spaces. Please complete a Membership Form and email to richmond_junior_chess_club@hotmail.com . You should get a response with a quote for the rate for the weeks remaining. Response times can vary due to volume, but please turn up on Saturday, in any case!
Hi,
I would like to join my daughter to the girls lessons.
She has played at national level and in many tournaments. She is in year 7 and would benefit a good coach. Please can I speak to find out more details to join her.
Hi, we will be delighted to welcome your daughter to our club. Please contact us via email at: richmond_junior_chess_club@hotmail.com.
Hello:
I’d like to enquire about registration for the current term. Are there spaces remaining in the beginners class?
Thank You!
Yes, there are spaces. Please complete a Membership Form and email to richmond_junior_chess_club@hotmail.com. You should get a response with a quote for the rate for the weeks remaining. Response times can vary due to volume, but please turn up on Saturday, in any case!
Hi，
I am interested in signing up my girls there for spring term. can I still do it?
Many thanks!
Hello Jie,
Our classes are on Saturday afternoons, starting today. We meet at Orleans Park School, Richmond Road, TWICKENHAM TW1 3BB.
• Information about our classes, dates and how to sign up: https://rjcc.org.uk/our-classes
I note that your daughter is interested in our monthly Girls Classes, classes for girls who are interested in chess, but lack confidence or feel intimidated by preponderant ratio of boys taking part in chess, and are seeking a strong female lead to inspire them. See https://rjcc.org.uk/girls for details.
WFM Shohreh Bayat will continue to run our Girls Classes, which again will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at Orleans Park School on the following dates:
• January 14
• January 28
• February 4
Shohreh Bayat has joined Richmond Junior’s team of staff. An inspirational teacher, she will encourage our young ladies to play chess by holding monthly Girls classes. Originally from Iran, Shohreh, a WFM (Women’s FIDE Master) now represents England. Not only a strong player she is also a very experienced arbiter, awarded the IA (International Arbiter) title by FIDE in 2014. In 2021 she was recognised as an International Woman of Courage for her work in fighting for women’s rights.
For regular updates and information, please sign up to our newsletter via our website at https://rjcc.org.uk/#newsletter. It’s in the column on the right.
Also please join our Whatsapp Group for regular updates, and support from other parents and club staff, please email for a join link.
Hello
I would like to join my daughter age 16 to the Saturday class if possible from September.
I would be most grateful if you could let me know.
Many Thanks
Rafeena
Details of Autumn Term at: https://rjcc.org.uk/our-classes.
Booking via: https://rjcc.org.uk/online-booking-for-autumn-term-2023