Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships 2025


The Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships takes place on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at Painsley Catholic College, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 1LH

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Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships

The Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships is a 6 round rapidplay event where the county titles for the junior age groups will be decided. 


Arrival 9am

Round 1 start time: 9.30am

Prizegiving: 5pm

Time control: 15minutes + 10 seconds each

Venue: Painsley Catholic College, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH

Entry fee: £15

Prizes: County titles and trophys, medals for those scoring 50% or more, certificates for all.


This is not a knockout, all entrants are paired for all 6 games.


This year only Staffordshire qualified players will be able to compete in the event which will really showcase the best the county can offer.


Staffordshire qualification, taken from the county consitution and amended for junior players:

  • Born in the county
  • 5 years residence in the county at any time
  • Membership of a club in the county
  • Residence in the county
  • Is educated within the county

Clubs that take part in the North Staffs (Stoke), Cannock & Wolverhampton league all qualify.


"Staffordshire" is defined by historic chess boundaries which includes Staffordshire, Stoke-On-Trent, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley and many adjacent areas.


A player must not have represented another county in preference to Staffordshire in the past 12 months - where Staffordshire entered a team.


Sections: U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U14, U16, U18. Sections might be merged depending on number of entrants. 

If a section is merged then a younger participant can win the older age group category. E.g. If an under 8 wins the U8+U9 section they will be eligible for the U9 trophy. 


Please take ages from the start of the school year at midnight on 31st August 2025.


Closing date for entries: midnight on November 19th 2025. 


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Entry help & Terms & Conditions
Entries Open!
Entrants must be members of the English Chess Federation so the games can be graded. 
Free junior gold membership is available for new signups otherwise Junior gold membership is £14 for the year.
Renew or signup here: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/ecf-membership-rates-and-joining-details/
When submitting the form expect a reply within 2-3 working days with payment details and confirmation of entry. If you want your child to play in a higher age section please state so on reply.
November ECF rapidplay ratings will be used.
By entering you agree with the following;
In any disputes on the day the Chief Arbiter's decision is final.
We will be taking promotional photos of the event & of the prize winners. 
A player can only win 1 title and trophy.  We may have to merge age groups due to number of entries.
Parents/Carers are reminded they are responsible for their children outside of the playing hall. In between the rounds there must be a responsible parent/guardian on site for those U13.

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