Welcome!

We run the National Primary Schools’ Chess Championships (NPSCC), an England Under 11 Team and the Inter-Association Championships. Our Calendar of events is here.

EPSCA England Under 11 Team

The Isle of Wight Weekend events (20-22 February) have been added to the list of pre-trial qualifiers. More details here.

Inter-Association Championships

The 2026 Inter-Association Championships are underway, with the Under 11 Zones completed. Congratulations to Kent, Warwickshire, Manchester and Richmond who won their zones. Good luck to all the teams who qualified for the final. More details here.

GM Jonathan Hawkins

It is with deep regret that we announce the death over the Christmas period, of Jonathan Hawkins. Jonathan was a chess Grand Master and former British Champion. He was husband to Angela, our National Schools Controller and helped and supported her with many EPSCA events. Our thoughts are with all his family and friends.

National Primary Schools’ Championships 2025

After two days of exciting and high quality chess, we have our 2025 champion schools
Congratulations to:
St Paul’s Juniors, Under 11 Champions
Westminster Under School, Under 9 Champions
All the details are here.

Inter-Association Championships 2025

Congratulations to all who played representing their local associations.
Special congratulations to the winning teams:
Under 11 Girls - Essex
Under 9 - Barnet
Under 11 - Kent

For rules and regulations of our competitions click here. For a list of our officers click here.