Yorkshire Junior Chess Association

Dedicated to Junior Chess in Yorkshire. We want juniors to play in a friendly environment which is inclusive and enjoyable.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

Very proud of this award. Amazing what's been achieved through consistent hard work over the last 20 years - Yorkshire now has a great junior chess reputation with loads of opportunity for kids to compete. Many others worked hard as well so happy to accept on behalf of all.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@chess24com @thelittlehat 100% agree.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@JoJetson04 @RachelReevesMP Swimming is important and this should be addressed. Kids need a balance of activities as well as swimming being a fundamental life skill. I hope it gets sorted soon.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@JoJetson04 @RachelReevesMP I am not saying that at all. It is not one thing or another. Of course they should learn to swim, but talented youngsters in chess should be given (some) funding in the same way elite swimmers are. Not all kids will be elite swimmers and not all kids are good at chess.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@TushSapa @Shep73David @RachelReevesMP Come to our chess club and try your luck against the 70 kids here - our waiting list is over 90. Don't tell me chess shouldn't be funded because it's a second rate activity - you are clueless.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@Shep73David @RachelReevesMP No - the opposite. UK is almost the only country that hasn't invested in chess which is the world's most popular game. Kids who are good at it deserve the chance to compete as much as any athlete.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@JoJetson04 @RachelReevesMP What drivel. Chess has been underfunded for years compared with other countries and is as valid an activity as any other. Of course swimming should be funded as well - but it's not one or the other.

[Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP]

Having played chess at a young age, I know the transformational impact it can have on young people.

That's why today we're allocating £1.5m to help identify, support, and elevate top-tier players who have the potential to compete at a global level.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

York MegaFinal was maybe the highest standard we have had across the age groups ever. The quality in the U12 section was particularly stunning.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

York Megafinal tomorrow! 118 entered.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

Sold out!

[English Chess Federation (ECF) @ecfchess]

York MP takes on British chess champion as part of international tournament
- https://t.co/q2CHDonTJw

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@ABadacsonyi @ecfchess @ECF_Chess @chessmates_intl Well done team England. With the Yorkshire team coming in 6th as well great performances all round!

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

Another amazing win this afternoon as Yorkshire beat Iceland!

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

Well done to the Yorkshire team who beat Monaco this afternoon - amazing result! @chessmates_intl

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

British Champion Gawain Jones playing the ceremonial first move for Stanley at the Chessmates International Tournament in York this morning. Stanley drew, and England beat Iceland 7-3 @ecfchess @ECFonlinechess @ecfchess @chessmates_intl @richardpalliser

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

Massive good luck to the youngsters representing Yorkshire this weekend in the Chessmates international competition this weekend in York. Huge competition from international players from all over.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

Many thanks to @holmfirthhigh for hosting.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

Amazing Grand Prix event last Saturday at Holmfirth. Congratulations to all who took part.

[Yorkshire Junior Chess Association @ChessYorkshire]

@DavidHowellGM So we are now allowed to pick a piece up, decide we don't want to move it and move another piece? When did this become a thing.