The Leicestershire & Rutland Chess Association (LRCA) invites all primary and secondary schools in Leicestershire and the surrounding areas to enter one of our team chess tournaments.
Secondary School Tournament (Wednesday 14th October 2026)
This will be held at the Market Bosworth School, Back Lane, Market Bosworth, CV13 0JT. There is a large car park at the school. Please let us know if you are intending to bring a mini bus.
The event is open to all children from Year 7 and above. The closing date for entries is Friday 9th October.
Primary School Tournament (Wednesday 4th November 2026)
This will be held at the Market Bosworth School, Back Lane, Market Bosworth, CV13 0JT. There is a large car park at the school. Please let us know if you are intending to bring a mini bus
The event is open to all children up to and including Year 6. The closing date for entries is Friday 30th October.
Tournament details
Arrival is for 9.30 am and games will start at start at 10am and is expected to be completed by 12.30pm.
Children should bring their own snacks and drinks. No refreshments will be provided during the event, but children will be able to top up their water bottles throughout the morning.
This series of tournaments is supported by the John Robinson Youth Chess Trust.
Format
Schools can enter teams of 4 players with 2 optional reserves, and can enter multiple teams if they have enough players. The aim is for each event to have a minimum of 10 teams taking part, with a maximum capacity of 16 teams per event. Each team of 4 should play in strength order with the strongest player as judged by the team captain playing on board 1.
The number of rounds will be determined when team entries are finalised.
For each game in the match, a player who wins will score 1 gamepoint and a player who draws will score ½ gamepoint. The team that scores the most gamepoints will win the match. A team winning a match scores 2 matchpoints, and a team drawing a match scores 1 matchpoint. The final ranking of the tournament is determined by:
1. Matchpoints (descending)
2. Gamepoints (descending)
If 2 teams remain tied both teams will receive prizes.
Medals will be awarded to the members of the winning three teams.
Rate of play
All games will be played with chess clocks. The time control will be dependent on the number of rounds.
Behaviour, parental supervision and disclaimers
The LRCA is grateful to all venues for the use of their facilities. Please treat the premises with respect and follow all signs and rules as requested.
A high standard of behaviour and respect for others and property is expected at all times. Players entering or leaving the playing area while other games are in progress should do so quietly.
Visiting schools are responsible for their children throughout the entire duration of this event.
The LRCA and assistants accept no responsibility for any damage, theft or accident to the person or property of any competitor or other visitor at this event. Nor are they responsible for the effects of actions of anyone else attending this event.
We will collect personal data solely for the purposes of our events. This is for administration and to inform you of future junior chess events. We share some data with the English Chess Federation for grading purposes. Results, grades and photos may be used on the Leicester junior chess website, social media pages or in publicity.
How to enter
There is no entry fee. If you wish to enter a team or have any questions, then please contact:
Alan Agnew
Telephone: 07434 286893
Future events
We intend to hold one more event in 2026 with two more to follow in Spring 2027.