DORSET COUNTY JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
A fantastic day of junior chess!Junior chess players from across Dorset, plus a few from Hampshire, took part in the annual Dorset Junior Chess Championships at Bournemouth School for Girls on Saturday 8th of February, with over 50 participating.
It was an amazing day of chess, full of energy and enthusiasm with junior chess definitely the winner. Matches were often hard fought and competitive but all took place in a calm, enthusiastic and friendly manner. It as so encouraging to see so many young chess players enjoying the game.
It was an amazing day of chess, full of energy and enthusiasm with junior chess definitely the winner. Matches were often hard fought and competitive but all took place in a calm, enthusiastic and friendly manner. It as so encouraging to see so many young chess players enjoying the game.
Also on full score, with 7 wins out of 7, were Larissa Cuthbert (Year 6) and Leonardo Camopy (Year 3), seen here with their Delancey trophies. Well done to both for this fantastic achievement. (Photo Left)
A special mention to Max Teverson from year 2 (Under 7) who was by far the youngest player in the championships and won 4 games and drew 1 game against Year 3 and year 4 opponents. We hope to see you next year Max. (Photo Below)
A special mention to Max Teverson from year 2 (Under 7) who was by far the youngest player in the championships and won 4 games and drew 1 game against Year 3 and year 4 opponents. We hope to see you next year Max. (Photo Below)
There were so many highlights from the day: juniors enthusiastically playing and practicing between rounds; friendships made across the chessboard; the clamour to be the first at the pairings board; numerous happy smiling faces and only a very few tears. It was a day to remember.
And a very important ingredient in keeping everyone happy: the fantastic hot food supplied by Martin Simons.
Feedback from one of the parents summarises the day:
We would like to congratulate you and the entire committee of Dorset Chess Tournament 2020 for organising such a great event. It was so well structured.
Parents and the children enjoyed it in equal magnitude. My sons are leaving with smile on their faces.
Food and hospitality has been icing on the cake :-). We are already looking forward for the next year.
By year group and age group the winners were:
Year 2 Max Teverson
Year 3 / Under 8 Leonardo Camopy
Year 4 / Under 9 Woody Whiting-Mawby
Year 5 / Under 10 Romeo Giovannini and Jack Baskett
Year 6 / Under 11 Larissa Cuthbert
Year 7 / Under 12 Ramiar Chowdhury and Alex Stephenson
Year 8 Jamie Doyle
Year 9 / Under 14 Josh Leggatt
Year 10 / Under 16 Ted Paul and Varun Neelamraju
Year 11 / Under 16 Anthony Goodwin
Full results by school year group and age group trophies are given at the bottom of this report.
Photo gallery can be found at https://www.facebook.com/dorsetchess/
Delancey UK Chess Challenge
Not only was it the Dorset Junior Championships, but for juniors up to U12 / Year 6, it was also a Delaney UK Chess Challenge qualifier, the first ever in Dorset. To qualify, a player must be Top Boy or Top Girl in their age group or score a minimum of 15 points (calculated as 3 for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss and 0 for default)
As the final rounds approach, the intensity heighted as the race to achieve minimum points was on. In the event, a fantastic 21 juniors qualified for the next round in the event, the Megafinal. We wish them lots of luck.
And a very important ingredient in keeping everyone happy: the fantastic hot food supplied by Martin Simons.
Feedback from one of the parents summarises the day:
We would like to congratulate you and the entire committee of Dorset Chess Tournament 2020 for organising such a great event. It was so well structured.
Parents and the children enjoyed it in equal magnitude. My sons are leaving with smile on their faces.
Food and hospitality has been icing on the cake :-). We are already looking forward for the next year.
By year group and age group the winners were:
Year 2 Max Teverson
Year 3 / Under 8 Leonardo Camopy
Year 4 / Under 9 Woody Whiting-Mawby
Year 5 / Under 10 Romeo Giovannini and Jack Baskett
Year 6 / Under 11 Larissa Cuthbert
Year 7 / Under 12 Ramiar Chowdhury and Alex Stephenson
Year 8 Jamie Doyle
Year 9 / Under 14 Josh Leggatt
Year 10 / Under 16 Ted Paul and Varun Neelamraju
Year 11 / Under 16 Anthony Goodwin
Full results by school year group and age group trophies are given at the bottom of this report.
Photo gallery can be found at https://www.facebook.com/dorsetchess/
Delancey UK Chess Challenge
Not only was it the Dorset Junior Championships, but for juniors up to U12 / Year 6, it was also a Delaney UK Chess Challenge qualifier, the first ever in Dorset. To qualify, a player must be Top Boy or Top Girl in their age group or score a minimum of 15 points (calculated as 3 for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss and 0 for default)
As the final rounds approach, the intensity heighted as the race to achieve minimum points was on. In the event, a fantastic 21 juniors qualified for the next round in the event, the Megafinal. We wish them lots of luck.
DORSET COUNTY JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 2016 at
FERNDOWN UPPER SCHOOL
James Forster of Southbourne Chess Club won the Tournament.
He did very well with a score of 6/6. There were 75 entrants – the biggest ever number of entrants. Thanks to Eric Sachs (Left) and Ian Clark (Right) for running the event.
CLICK HERE FOR THE DAILY ECHO ARTICLE OF TUESDAY 26 JANUARY 2016.
SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 2016 at
FERNDOWN UPPER SCHOOL
James Forster of Southbourne Chess Club won the Tournament.
He did very well with a score of 6/6. There were 75 entrants – the biggest ever number of entrants. Thanks to Eric Sachs (Left) and Ian Clark (Right) for running the event.
CLICK HERE FOR THE DAILY ECHO ARTICLE OF TUESDAY 26 JANUARY 2016.
DORSET COUNTY
JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 2016
FERNDOWN UPPER SCHOOL
CHERRY GROVE, FERNDOWN, BH22 9EY
Ferndown Upper School is delighted to be hosting this year’s Dorset County Junior
Chess Championship and invites all chess players in years 2 to 13 inclusive to come
along for a fun day of chess. Whether you are a relative novice or a much more
experienced player we would love to see you. This is not a knockout competition so
you are guaranteed to play 6 rounds of chess against children of your own, or very
similar age. There will be refreshments at this event but the day is a long one, so you
are encouraged to bring along a good packed lunch. Doors open at 9.30 a.m. and
prize-giving will be at around 4.30 p.m.
There will be trophies awarded to various age groups and medals will be awarded in
all age groups. To be eligible for the county trophies you must reside in or attend
schools in Dorset, but players from areas or schools outside Dorset are welcome to
compete for medals.
If you would like to enter this tournament please e-mail your name, school and year
group to [email protected] . Early entries are encouraged and e-mail entries
received by 31st December 2015 will be charged at £5 per person.
We very much hope to see a good attendance on the day.
Please note : Adult supervision will be provided in the playing areas but in general terms parents or
guardians are responsible for the welfare of their children and the organisers will not act “ in loco
parentis “ .
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Entry Form
Please bring this form along on the day , even if you have registered your entry by e-mail
Full Name ………………………………… School………………………………………
Year Group …………………………………………………
I hereby give permission for my child to play in the 2015 Dorset County Junior Chess Championship
and give permission for photographs to be taken at the event.
……………………………………………………. (Parent/Carer)
JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 2016
FERNDOWN UPPER SCHOOL
CHERRY GROVE, FERNDOWN, BH22 9EY
Ferndown Upper School is delighted to be hosting this year’s Dorset County Junior
Chess Championship and invites all chess players in years 2 to 13 inclusive to come
along for a fun day of chess. Whether you are a relative novice or a much more
experienced player we would love to see you. This is not a knockout competition so
you are guaranteed to play 6 rounds of chess against children of your own, or very
similar age. There will be refreshments at this event but the day is a long one, so you
are encouraged to bring along a good packed lunch. Doors open at 9.30 a.m. and
prize-giving will be at around 4.30 p.m.
There will be trophies awarded to various age groups and medals will be awarded in
all age groups. To be eligible for the county trophies you must reside in or attend
schools in Dorset, but players from areas or schools outside Dorset are welcome to
compete for medals.
If you would like to enter this tournament please e-mail your name, school and year
group to [email protected] . Early entries are encouraged and e-mail entries
received by 31st December 2015 will be charged at £5 per person.
We very much hope to see a good attendance on the day.
Please note : Adult supervision will be provided in the playing areas but in general terms parents or
guardians are responsible for the welfare of their children and the organisers will not act “ in loco
parentis “ .
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Entry Form
Please bring this form along on the day , even if you have registered your entry by e-mail
Full Name ………………………………… School………………………………………
Year Group …………………………………………………
I hereby give permission for my child to play in the 2015 Dorset County Junior Chess Championship
and give permission for photographs to be taken at the event.
……………………………………………………. (Parent/Carer)