For budding chess masters from 5 to 18 years of age. All standards welcome.
A provisional date of Sunday 15 January 2023 has been set for the Richmond EJCOA Zonal; this will be confirmed shortly. The event will be run as a FIDE and ECF rapid rated 5 round Swiss for the U8, U10 Read more
Adam Taylor had a stellar performance at the British Chess Championship in August, gaining his first norm towards the International Master title and a massive 61 point jump in his FIDE rating. Bob Eames also participated in the British Championship Read more
Richmond Junior Chess Club will hold two qualification tournaments in 2022, “Hampton” on Saturday, 15th October and “Twickenham” on Saturday, 3rd December, both at Orleans Park School. See http://s296203003.websitehome.co.uk/ljcc-london-junior-chess-championship for details and booking.
Richmond Junior Chess Club will hold an U18 FIDE and ECF rated Standard Play on Saturday, 3rd and Sunday 4th December at Orleans Park School. See http://s296203003.websitehome.co.uk/ljcc-london-junior-chess-championship for details and booking.
Richmond Juniors will be entering teams in each of the Under 14 Minor, Under 14 Open, Under 18 Minor and U18 Open divisions of the SCCU Junior Jamboree. This will take place on Sunday 25th September at Orleans Park School, Read more
Richmond Juniors will be entering teams in each of the Under 12, Under 14 and U18 divisions of the National Youth Chess Association teams championship. This will take place on Saturday 29th October at Kenilworth School, with the first round Read more
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 Read more
We have set dates for our special 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. Read more
Richmond Junior Chess club continues in Autumn Term 2022 at Orleans Park School for face to face chess chess teaching and play on Saturday, 10th September. Every week, from 2 to 5 p.m., until Saturday 10th December, with the exception Read more