Several of the junior players entered the under 12 section of the 31st Northamptonshire Junior Congress on 20 November and had a very good day. Chris Harling gained a respectable 2 points and Kai Cockerell took 3 points in his first tournament. Kieran Roberts lost his first two games but then took 3 points from the last four games and won the prize for “U12 slow starter”. Jamie Kearney slipped up in his first game and lost when he should have really won. But there were no mistakes in the next four games that Jamie won confidently to qualify for the London Junior Chess Championships. Jamie’s last game against Seth Tsang was a long battle lasting almost the full hour on the clock before Seth triumphed.
Well done to all!
Jamie’s last four games are posted here. Anybody got any tips that might have led to a different outcome in Jamie’s last game against Seth?
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About Rugby Junior Chess Club
COVID-19 - please see the post about online meetings, training and league games for junior club.
When over the board chess is permitted (not currently the case) we meet at the Rugby Workers Club 32 Oliver Street, Rugby, CV21 2ET.
Dates of meeting: First and third Mondays of each month (not Bank Holidays) from 7pm- 8pm. To get latest information on meeting dates and arrange a visit please email
rugbychessjuniors@gmail.com. NB: Drop in visits without prior arrangement are not possible because of the venue and because we usually have a waiting list.
To see a map and get directions to the club please visit http://rugbychessclub.blogspot.com/ or put the above postcode into your map software.
Children of age 7+ with basic chess knowledge are welcome but please note that all children need to be accompanied by an adult for the whole meeting. More able juniors often take part in club and league matches.
Shredder Daily Chess Puzzle
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