Make a cup of tea, this is a long one! Our final day at the Elstead Hotel proved to be a bonanza day with 29 juniors coming along to play in a buzzer event over 5 rounds and what a day it was! It felt very special. The first round Read more…
Our very own and very young Lewis, loves his chess and plays everyday, these are the credentials required to become a champion…… guess what? he is and he’s only six years old! Lewis winning a six week long ‘after school chess club’ competition at only 6 years old – fantastic Read more…
On this penultimate Saturday of junior chess at the Elstead hotel, we enjoyed the company of 30 juniors, including first timers Dexter, Blake, Callum and a return visitation from Zander, all welcome and good to meet. Impressive play from Dexter, good understanding of the game from Blake, giving a running Read more…
With just two weeks till the end of the season/lessons, we had 26 juniors coming along to play and enjoy chess. Graham Hillman led the 1st advanced session reviewing advantages for the white pieces by retaining momentum. He went through various opening lines including the French defence, Caro-Kann, Alekhine defence Read more…
Another Saturday on a sunny day and we had the enjoyment of 27 Juniors coming along to learn and play chess. Welcome back Swara who has finished her music exams, we look forward to hearing you play in the local orchestra one day. Also Harry Lee, who joined us for Read more…