24th November 2019 Junior Chess Tournament & Training Day
Schedule10:45 – Doors Open
11:00 – Round 1 12:00 – Round 2 13:00 – Round 3 14:00 – Round 4 15:00 – Round 5 16:00 – Round 6 17:00 - Prize-giving |
Organised by Grandmaster & former Under 18 World Champion Nick Pert, the Wellington College junior chess tournament and training day presents an excellent opportunity for juniors in U8, U10 and U12 age groups to qualify for the renowned London Junior Chess Championships, one of the most highly reputed events in the chess calendar. In addition, they can develop and improve their chess ability through real tournament experience and training sessions with experienced coaches in between rounds.
This event is part of the Elite Junior Chess 2019 Grand Prix Series, with cash prizes, organised by Nick Pert.
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The Tournament
The tournament will be played in six sections:
The Improvers' section is not ECF graded and is designed for less experienced juniors, who may have only played in one or two tournaments, or even none at all, to gain experience among other children of a similar level.
All sections are rapidplay, with 25 minutes on the clock with no increment.
- ECF graded open U18 section for experienced juniors up to the age of 18, with no maximum grade (ECF graded)
- ECF graded U12 LJCC qualifying section for those under 12 on 31st August 2019 (year 7 and below) (ECF graded)
- ECF graded U10 LJCC qualifying section for those under 10 on 31st August 2019 (year 5 and below) (ECF graded)
- ECF graded U8 LJCC qualifying section for those under 8 on 31st August 2019 (year 3 and below) (ECF graded)
- Improvers' section for those under 18 on 31st August 2019 and under 80 ECF grade (ungraded)
- Beginners' section for those under 9 on 31st August 2019 (year 4 and below), who have no ECF grade and playing in their first few tournaments (ungraded)
- Please note that if numbers in sections are too low, sections may be merged. All qualifying LJCC sections will remain valid for LJCC qualification.
The Improvers' section is not ECF graded and is designed for less experienced juniors, who may have only played in one or two tournaments, or even none at all, to gain experience among other children of a similar level.
All sections are rapidplay, with 25 minutes on the clock with no increment.
LJCC Qualification |
The Training |
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The qualification score for the Under 10 Minor Final and Under 12 Minor Final is 3½ or 4 out of 6.
The qualification score for the Under 10 Major Final and Under 12 Major Final is 4½ or more out of 6. An Under 8 player scoring at least 3½ in the Under 8 or Under 10 sections automatically also qualifies for the Under 8 final. |
Training will be provided in a separate training room by an experienced chess coach from half past each hour until 5 minutes before the start of the round. The format is fun, interactive and will be at a level suitable for the children in attendance.
It's not compulsory to attend the training, but this is a fantastic opportunity for your child to get immersed in chess for the day - lots of parents report great improvements in their children's playing ability after these sessions and they're great fun too! |
Event Sign Up
Please complete the form and secure payment details below.
Please note that if you are entering an ECF graded section, you will be required to have silver ECF membership or above to avoid a £5 grading fee.
Please note that if you are entering an ECF graded section, you will be required to have silver ECF membership or above to avoid a £5 grading fee.
Terms & Conditions
Elite Junior Chess 2019 Grand Prix Series
The Elite Junior Chess 2019 Grand Prix Series, is a series of four events organised by GM Nick Pert that are likely to take place in 2019 and early 2020. All players taking part in three or more events are eligible. Each player's top three scores from the series of three events will make up their Grand Prix score. The top seven scorers from the series will win a cash prize as follows:
1st - £100
2nd - £50
3rd - £30
4th - £20
5th -£15
6th -£10
7th - £5
Only one beginners or improvers' section score may be used towards the Grand Prix score. If two players have the same top score, the 4th event score will be used as a tie-break. In the event that only one player has a 4th event score, that player will be deemed the winner. In the event that the 4th score is also tied, 1st and 2nd place prizes will be combined and split equally. If there are more than two players in joint first position for the Grand Prix prize after tie-break has been applied, all prizes will be combined and split equally. Find out more about the Grand Prix series here.
Entry Deadline
Early entry is always appreciated. Entries made after Sunday 17th November shall incur a £5 late fee. No entries on the day will be accepted.
ECF Membership
For players entering the graded sections, silver, gold or platinum ECF membership is required. The first year's silver junior membership is free of charge. Apply for your first year's free membership here - https://britchess.wufoo.eu/forms/zqw0afw029s9zt/
Registrations for graded sections require an ECF grading code (unless newly registered) and an ECF membership number. If this is not provided, a grading fee of £5 will be charged on the day.
Supervision
The organisers accept no responsibility for any loss, theft or accident during the tournament. Parents or carers are responsible for their children during the event. Space will be available for parents remaining for the afternoon. Children can be left for the day but the organisers cannot take responsibility for the children outside of the playing room. Parents must make their own decision whether their child is mature enough to remain within the designated areas of the school.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available in the V&A cafe.
Requesting a bye
Players may take a half point bye in the first round of non LJCC qualifying sections. No byes may be taken in LJCC qualifying sections.