National Primary Schools' Chess Championships
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2023 Final
Congratulations to our 2023 champion schools: Westminster Under (Under 11) and Kings College (Under 9). Thanks to Mike Forster for these photos of the final.
Under 11 Final | |
Westminster Under | 29.5 |
Dulwich Prep. | 24 |
Highgate | 19.5 |
Hallfield | 19.5 |
University College S | 17.5 |
The Hall | 13.5 |
RGS Newcastle | 11 |
St Martins | 5.5 |
Under 9 Final | |
Kings College | 27 |
The Pointer School | 22.5 |
City Juniors | 21 |
Eltham College | 21 |
The Hall | 14 |
Hereward House | 14 |
Hallfield | 14 |
The Beacon | 6.5 |
Details
This successful competition started in 1969. It is open to all schools in England, Scotland and Wales. Although the aim is to find the strongest chess-playing schools in the Country, it is intended to be an interesting challenge to schools of any chess-playing ability. The format can vary from year to year, so the following is just to give an idea of how it works.
Teams: 5 players – plus 1 reserve
Under 11 (Year 6 & below)
Under 9 (Year 4 & below)
Stage 1: Zones
Local events where a number of schools send teams and try to qualify for the semi-finals. Usually held in January, February and March.
Stage 2: Semi-Finals:
Teams qualifying from the zones play in semi-finals, usually in May and June.
Stage 3: National Finals:
Usually a two-day event held in July