CSC Junior Grand Prix – Chess Tournament Series for Kids
The CSC Junior Grand Prix is a series of fun and competitive chess tournaments for children aged 6–18, run by the national charity Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC).
These events follow the same format and are held regularly in North London. Children can join one or several tournaments – each event is a great standalone experience, but results from multiple tournaments also count toward the overall Grand Prix leaderboard.
About the Organiser: Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC)
CSC is a UK-wide charity that brings chess to over 300 schools and local communities. Trained tutors teach children not only how to play but how to think strategically and creatively through chess. CSC provides a range of support to schools, such as free chess sets, teacher training, access to online platforms, and use of the CSC curriculum.
Beyond schools, CSC runs chess sessions in libraries, hospitals, prisons, older people’s centres, and refugee programmes. CSC also run major chess events that get loads of people playing and enjoying the game. Their mission is to make chess accessible and to highlight its educational and social benefits.
Learn more about CSC here: Who We Are – CSC
What is the CSC Junior Grand Prix?
- A series of tournaments held in North London
- Open to all juniors aged 6–18
- Same format across all events
- Results from each tournament are added together to find the overall Grand Prix winners by age group
- You can take part in just one or several tournaments
🗓️ Tournament Details for the Event on Saturday 24th May 2025:
- Location: This first tournament is scheduled to take place at South Hampstead High School, Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS
Closest stations: Finchley Road (Jubilee & Metropolitan lines), Finchley Road & Frognal (Overground) - 6 Rounds – all players take part in every round
- Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move (increment)
- Start time and Finish Time:
- Round 1: 11:00 am
- Round 2: 12:00 pm
- Round 3: 1:30 pm
- Round 4: 2:30 pm
- Round 5: 3:30 pm
- Round 6: 4:30 pm
- Prize Giving: 5:45 pm
- Entry fee: £5
- Food: No food provided – please bring a packed lunch
- Supervision: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Rated: All games are ECF-rated
📝 Register now or learn more: Entry Form & Info – May 24th Tournament
🧒 Who Can Join?
- All junior players (6–18 years old) with ECF Gold Junior Membership which is FREE for the first year to juniors who have not previously been members of the English Chess Federation (ECF). For those who have been members before, the cost is £12 for a year. To learn more about ECF membership, including how to join, visit: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/ecf-membership-rates-and-joining-details/
🧩 Tournament Structure
- 6 rounds per tournament
- Five age-based sections (not based on rating):
- Under 8
- Under 10
- Under 12
- Under 14
- Under 18
(Age as of 1st September 2024)
- Players can choose to play in an older age section, but not a younger one.
🏆 Prizes & Awards
At each tournament (including 24th May):
- Top 3 players in each age group receive:
- 🥇 1st: Trophy + 1:1 coaching voucher
- 🥈🥉 2nd & 3rd: Medal + coaching voucher
- 🏅 Best-performing girl in each section also receives a trophy and coaching voucher
At the end of the series:
- Overall winners in each age group receive additional trophies and one-on-one coaching sessions with CSC-accredited tutors. These are based on the points they collect throughout the series.
📬 Questions?
For more information about the CSC Junior Grand Prix or future events, contact Nevil Chan (CSC Tournament Director).
You can also keep an eye on future tournament dates via the CSC website.
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