Where Can I Play Chess?

Information on well organised over-the-board tournaments suitable for juniors can be found on these websites:

• ECF Event Calendar - the most comprehensive listing of junior and adult events in England.
• Adam Raoof's Chess England - a wide variety of friendly well run events in North London and beyond.
• Congress Org UK - Online Entry system employed by many popular tournaments.
• London Junior Chess Championships - Qualifying events run during Autumn term. Finals are in December.
• EJCOA National Youth Championships - Zonals run during Spring term. Finals are in July.
• UK Chess Challenge - Megafinals run March to June, followed by Gigafinals and Terafinal.

Useful websites for Learning & Playing Online include:

• ChessKid.com - well regarded learning resource for juniors
• Lichess.org - internet chess (practice different tactics with Puzzle)
• Chess.com - internet chess (test your puzzle solving ability with Puzzle)

Calendar of Events Near Hertfordshire