Juniors
If you are a junior who enjoys playing chess at home or school, here are some of the benefits of joining Camberley Chess Club.
Sunday chess is probably the easiest way to try Camberley Chess Club for the first time.
- Play in ECF Rated games each week.
- Play in ECF rated Tournaments
- Play in ECF rated local leagues matches
- Obtain an ECF Rating
- Test your skills against other players of all ages/abilities and improve your competitive edge.
- Get help with all aspects of chess.
- Make friends with other people of all ages at our Events who share a love of chess.
- Be confident in your abilities and comfortable in a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Developing chess skills can count towards the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme (at Bronze, Silver or Gold level) – contact secretary@camberleychess.co.uk if your are interested in this.
We have 14 junior members with ages ranging from 8 to 17, and there are usually 6 or so juniors at the club on Thursday evenings. Our approach is to integrate our juniors into the main club and teach them by informal coaching, where our match commitments allow. The club does not have a separate junior section, but we do occasionally run tournaments just for juniors.
Our Sunday afternoon sessions are less formal than Thursdays, and provide more opportunity for coaching, advice and chatting, so they are good for beginners and new members. Sunday chess is probably the easiest way to try Camberley Chess Club for the first time.
