ECF National Schools’ Chess Finals Week

[Neill Cooper]

For the first time British Schools’ Team Chess Challenge (BTCC) and the English Schools’ Chess Championships (ESCC) are being played in the same venue and also in the same week. What is more the new Primary Schools’ Team Chess Challenge (PTCC) and Junior Schools’ Team Chess Challenge (JTCC) are also being played in parallel with BTCC.

Team Chess Challenges aer on Tuesday 24th June, and ESCC on the following two days.

As a result 400 pupils from 58 schools will be descending on Nottingham University Kings Meadow Campus to play in their spacious ‘Studio 7’, previously a TV studio. Some of the best junior chess players in the country will be taking part, along with others of a range of ability.

Those who wish to can also watch the games live, using links in the websites below:
ESCC: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/en ... nals-2025/
BTCC: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/br ... e-2024-25/
JTCC: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/ju ... e-2024-25/
PTCC: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/pr ... e-2024-25/

[Neill Cooper]

After a great 3 days of chess the following were the results:
English Schools’ Chess Champions: Hampton School
British Team Chess Challenge winners: Wilson's School, Wallington
Junior Team Chess Challenge winners: Westminster Under School
Primary Team Chess Challenge winners: Fairfield Prep, Loughborough

More info and photos at https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/