About Sussex Junior Chess

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 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Under 18) who compete in national and international events.

F.A.Q. - Finding out more about us......

  1. Starting out - what happens at training days?
  2. Competing in Tournaments
  3. Moving on - playing for Sussex
  4. Aiming high - qualifying for England
  5. A parent's eye-view!

Joining In

SJC Membership is optional, but at only £9 per family entitles you to discounted event entry and priority mailing of events. Download an application form.

We are entirely staffed by volunteers and we are always very grateful for support from parents. Help can be as little as taking a turn helping with the catering, to taking responsibility for coordinating events, or offering assistance in your area of expertise.

By remaining an entirely voluntary organisation, we are able to keep down the costs of events and hence encourage as many children as possible to attend.

SJC - A brief history.

The small print - our policies.

SJC Rogues Gallery

Brian Stockham (Chairman) and John Higgs (Secretary)

These two will be happy to receive and discuss your bouquets and brickbats about all things Sussex Junior Chess!

Photo of SJC Chair & Sec

Jonathan Tuck (right) and Trevor Norton

Trevor Norton & Jonathan Tuck

You will meet these two at most events - both have been involved with SJC for many years and have a wealth of experience of the junior chess world.

Jonathan is SJC coaching manager and Trevor is a coach and team selector. These are the guys you need to impress if you aspire to play in the county teams!

More photos and potted biographies of other people who you will meet at events will be posted here soon.