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Sussex Junior Chess is a not for profit organisation which exists to promote and popularise chess amongst school age children in the county.

We offer training days at venues around the county, and organise tournaments for individuals and schools. We also select and run county teams (Under 9, Under 11, Under 11 Girls, Under 14, Under 18) who compete in national and international events.


Link to ECF grading page
Link to SJC England players page
 Link to Grand Prix placings page
Link to Trophy holders


SJC Battle of the Giants 2009 Champions

SJC 2009 Battle of the Giants winning team


Sussex NYCA U14 team - National Champions

Sussex NYCA U14 Team - National Champions

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Updated 20th November

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6th February
U14/U140 still waiting for that elusive victory! Report.

3rd February
Primary Club second round draw released - here.

31st January
Good news from the South of England Championships - Billy Twigge-Molecey scores 4/5, earning his 2nd half-norm. He will now be invited to the England trials in April - good luck Billy.
Well done also to Arthur Graham, =2nd in the U13 section, and Oli Howell, 3rd in the U7s. Report.

24th January
Convincing win for U9s in 4-Counties match! Report.
U9 Team Jan 2010

21st January
Primary Cup Round 1 - results. Draw for Round 2 soon.

17th January
U11 Girls win 4-Counties match! Report and pictures.

Sussex U11 girls

16th January
Congratulations to Cosima Keen and Billy Twigge-Molecey who both earned a half-norm at the Liverpool Rapidplay. This is the second for Cosima, so she will now be invited to the NJCS Trials in April.

5th January 2010
Round up of Sussex players at the Hastings International Chess Congress. Well done to Matthew Payne, who won a grading prize in the Weekend Major, and to Felix Haxby, joint winner of the Weekend Minor. Read more....

2nd January 2010
GM David Howell at SJC event Great day at the Hastings Grand Prix - high standard of play, and guest appearance by ex-SJC British Champion GrandMaster David Howell. Report and pictures. Updated Grand Prix placings.

Next Training

Sunday 7th March
Little Common School, Bexhill

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Next Tournament

Saturday 27th February
Grand Prix 5
Eastbourne

This is an important selection event for anyone aspiring to the county U9 and U11 squads.

If you are planning to attend one of our tournaments but have not had time to pre-book, we would politely ask that you telephone or email the evening before (details on the entry form, or, via our ContactUs tab) - this helps us ensure a prompt start at the published time.

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Spring Term 2010

Many of you will now have started your 2010 journey in the UK's biggest chess competition from your school chess club to the Megafinal and beyond.

Sussex Junior Chess organise the Sussex Megafinal which will take place on 1st May 2010 in Cuckfield....more info

If your School does not run the competition and you would like to take part, there are usually opportunities to qualify via "last chance saloons" organised by local clubs. Information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Updates from the National organisers will be posted on their website: UK Chess Challenge website.

Hastings Int CC Evening event picture
SJC's Amy Hoare helps IM Jack Rudd win the "Pairs at the Pig" evening event at the Hastings CC. Read more....

SJC Battle of the Giants 2009 Champions

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Roving Reporters Wanted!
Are you an experienced SJC member competing in out-of-county events? If so, we would love to hear how you get on to celebrate your success and inspire new members. Just email us using the general website contact details HERE.