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KJCA GP6 2019-20 (Crosstabs)
Venue: Bishop Justus C of E
Event Type: Individual Tournament
KJCA GP5 2019-20 (Crosstabs)
Venue: Sevenoaks School
Event Type: Individual Tournament
KJCA GP4 2019-20 (Crosstabs)
Venue: The Cornwallis Academy
Event Type: Individual Tournament
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Dates for your diary: GM led Coaching Days / Institute of Chess Exams for 2018-19 Season
Please note:
Provided your son or daughter achieved a merit or distinction at the previous level you sat, we are happy for you to move up and register for the next level. If you obtained a ‘pass’ at any level, then clearly there are good things that have been taken on board but we recommend that you re-take that course to help you get to grips with all of the topics involved. Moving up ‘too soon’ only leads to further problems down the line and it really isn’t fun when too much material is going over a child’s head.
It is not a race to see who can get through all the exams as quickly as possible and rather all about discovering and understanding different aspects of the game that can be applied when they sit down and play their matches, and also about a relaxed and fun environment where children can learn and enjoy their chess.
We really want our coaching days to be fun but by the same token we don’t want anyone spending a day listening to things that they already totally understand. Specifically, with regards to levels 1 and 2 and new arrivals to the coaching days, boys and girls will be assessed on the first morning of attendance to check they are in an appropriate group.
Levels 1 and 2 are two day courses (with exams sat at the end of CD2 and CD4), there will be a choice of permutations to attend. If your child is a beginner but you feel may be a quick learner and were hoping to join level 3 next season, then for example level 1 in CDs 1 and 2 with the intention of doing level 2 in CD 3 and 4.
We will ensure that the test are accessible to all that want to take them and appropriate adult assistance will be available, however there is absolutely no compulsion to take an exam should a child feel unprepared or anxious.
Our coaching team are all looking forward to more successful Coaching Days and welcome lots of young chess players.
See you all soon
Grandmaster Chris Ward

Dates for your diary: GP Tournament dates for 2018-19 Season

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GP7 at Sevenoaks School on Sunday 15th April
In between the chess rounds, please remember that parents and carers have responsibility for their children. Primary aged children should not be left alone, unless you have agreed direct responsibility of another adult / parent, and please ensure that you know where they are and that they are playing safely at all times.
There is a grassy area close to the tournament / canteen building. However, the school has asked that there are no footballs or ball games allowed in this area in case of any damage.