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2010-2011 SEASON

2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 8 (Final) Tournament

held at Sevenoaks School on Sunday 19 June.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 60 entrants for the seventh tournament of its 2010-11 Kent Junior Grand Prix held at Sevenoaks School on Sunday 19 June 2011. The GP Tables will be update and the section winners listed here in a few days.


2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 7 Tournament

held at Sutton Valence School on Sunday 29 May.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 60 entrants for the seventh tournament of its 2010-11 Kent Junior Grand Prix held at Sutton Valence School on Sunday 29 May 2011. The tournament was kindly organised by Christopher Turner.


2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 6 Tournament

Held at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge on Saturday 9 April 2011.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 61 players in the sixth tournament of its 2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix held at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge, on Saturday 9 April 2011. The tournament was kindly organised by Richard Haddrell. The 2011 Kent Junior Secondary Championships were also contested at this tournament.

The schools prize for the day was won in a tie by Dulwich College Junior School and Eltham College Junior School.

2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 5 Tournament

Held at Dulwich College on Sunday 6 March 2011.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 106 competitors for the fifth tournament of its 2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Dulwich College, Sunday 6 March 2011. The tournament was kindly organised by Sanjay Bansal.

The schools prize for the day was won by Eltham College Junior School.

2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 4 Tournament

Held at Gravesend Grammar School on Saturday 19 February 2011.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 73 competitors for the fourth tournament of its 2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Gravesend Grammar School, Saturday 19 February 2011.

2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 3 Tournament

Held at St Olave’s Grammar School on Saturday 29 January 2011.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 86 competitors for the third tournament of its 2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix at St Olave’s Grammar School, Orpington, Saturday 29 January 2011. The tournament was organised by Janet Bell.

Section winners were:

  • Under 18: John Holden (St Olave’s Grammar School);
  • Under 14: Raunak Rao (St Olave’s Grammar School);
  • Under 11: Alexander Selway (Eltham College Junior School);
  • Under 9: Harry Houillon (Eltham College Junior School)

The schools prize for the day was won by St Olave’s Grammar School.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after the third round are: Under 18: Robert Maguire (Wallington County Grammar School); Under 14: Raunak Rao (St Olave’s Grammar School); Under 11: Michael Gilbert (Mersham Primary School); Under 9: Ryan Cherian (Dulwich College Junior School). The leaders in the School Grand Prix at this stage are: Secondary: St Olave’s Grammar School; Primary: Dulwich College Junior School.


2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 2 Tournament

Held at Eltham College  on Sunday 31 October.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 97 entrants for the second tournament of its 2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Eltham College, Mottingham, on Sunday 31 October. The tournament was organised by Ralph Ambrose.

Section winners were:

  • Under 18: tie Victor Jones (Beths Grammar) and Conor Murphy (Eltham College);
  • Under 14: Rohan Bansal (Dulwich College);
  • Under 12: Girinath Haridas (Dulwich College);
  • Under 10: Jacob Boswell (St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary); and
  • Under 8: tie between Faraz Ali (Greenwich Steiner Kindergarten) and Andrew Martin (Eltham College)

The leaders in the Grand Prix after the second round are: Under 18: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar); Under 14: Rohan Bansal (Dulwich College); Under 11: Rohan Shiatis; Under 9: Anantha Anilkumar ().


Caterham Congress 2011. Photo courtesy Keith Selby

2010-2011 Caterham Congress

Held at Caterham School from Friday 15 October to Sunday 17 October 2010
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 87 entrants for its Caterham Congress held at Caterham School from Friday 15 October to Sunday 17 October 2010. The Chief Arbiter for the Congress was WGM Susan Lalic and the Congress was organised by Peter Bayliss.

Caterham Congress 2011. Photo courtesy Keith Selby Section winners (pictured right) were: Open (FIDE-rated): IM Graeme Buckley (Wimbledon CC) (on tie-break); Major (Under 175): Lyall Bayliss (4NCL KJCA Kings) (on tie-break); Intermediate (Under 150): Mark Stone (Petts Wood & Orpington CC) (on tie-break); Minor (Under 125): Barry Miles (South Norwood CC) (on tie-break).

The Clubs competition was won by South Norwood CC and the qualifying place for the British Championship 2011 was won by Gavin Lock (Horsham CC).

The top KJCA players were: Open: William Jones (Lewisham CC); Major: Rohan Shiatis (Kent Aces CC); Intermediate: Conrad Allison (Petts Wood & Orpington CC); and Minor: Zara Hussain (Kent Aces CC).

2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix 1 Tournament

Held at Colfe's School  on Sunday 26 September.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 110 entrants for the opening tournament of its 2010-2011 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Colfe's School, Lee, on Sunday 26 September. The tournament was organised by Khalida Ismail.

Section winners were:

  • Under 18: tie Victor Jones (Beths Grammar) and his brother William Jones (Beths Grammar);
  • Under 14: Rohan Bansal (Dulwich College);
  • Under 12: Anantha Anilkumar (Cumnor House School, Croydon);
  • Under 10: Scott Borland (Ardingly College, West Sussex); and
  • Under 8: Isabelle Gilbert (Mersham Primary)

2009-2010 SEASON

2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix Final, at Sevenoaks School, Sevenoaks on Sunday 20 June.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 92 entrants for the final tournament of its 2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix held at Sevenoaks School on Sunday 20 June 2010. The tournament was kindly organised by Veena Gahir.


2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix 7 Tournamnent at Sutton Valence School on Sunday 30 May.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 75 entrants for the seventh tournament of its 2000-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix held at Sutton Valence School on Sunday 30 May 2010. The tournament was kindly organised by Christopher Turner.


Bob Wade KJCA Kent Schools' Chess Festival at Sevenoaks School on Sunday 16 May.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 107 entrants for the second annual Bob Wade KJCA Kent Schools' Chess Festival held at Sevenoaks School on Sunday 16 May 2010. The tournament, which is based on school teams of four players, was well attended by schools throughout Kent including half a dozen teams from schools that had not previously attended. This year's event was organised by Thierry Huser and the prizes were presented by Tony Rao, KJCA President.

Outstanding chess was seen at this year’s tournament, which was highly contested with final placings decided only in the ultimate round and even then only in the last games. This year’s winning teams were as follows:

  • Under 18 Major: St Olaves Grammar School (Team: Conrad Allison, Duncan Bell, Xavier Chitnavis and Miles Thomas)
  • Under 14 Major: St Olaves Grammar School (Team: Justin Brown, Raunak Rao, Gautham Reddiar and James Wagstaff-Hall)
  • Under 11 Major: Eltham College Junior School (Team: Arul Gupta, Thomas Morton, Rohan Rao and Alex Selway)
  • Under 11 Minor: Amherst School (Team: Tilman Oelgeschlager, Rachel Smith, Scott Thomson, Charlie Williams)
  • Under 9 Major: Dulwich College Junior School (Team: Harry Chathli, Ryan Cherian, Girinath Haridas and Ethan Staunton)
  • Under 9 Minor: Bromley High Junior School (Team: Imogen Duke, Joelle Hakim, Rhiannon Hughes and Rohini Parchure)

The Bob Wade KJCA Kent Schools’ Chess Festival was created last year in memory of Bob Wade and it’s popularity quickly established it as feature of the KJCA tournament calendar. Starting next year, the tournament will incorporate the official Kent Schools Championships 2011. To enquire about entering your school for next year's event, please email enquiries@kjca.org

2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix 6 Tournamnent at The Schools at Somerhill Tonbridge on Saturday 10th April.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 83 entrants for the sixth tournament of its 2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix held at The Schools at Somerhill in Tonbridge on Saturday 10th April, kindly organised by Richard Haddrell. The 2010 Kent Junior Secondary Championships were also contested at this tournament.

Section winners were: Under 18: Sheila Dines (Old Palace School); Under 16: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar School and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Rohan Shiatis (Escotts Primary School); Under 12: Oliver Petrick (Amherst School); Under 10: Zakary Warsop (Dulwich College Prep School). Dulwich College Prep School won the schools prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after 6 rounds are: Under 18: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar); Under 14: Raunak Rao (St Olave's Grammar); Under 11: Rohan Shiatis (Home educated); and Under 9: Arul Gupta (Eltham College).

2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix 5 Tournamnent at Dulwich College on Sunday 7th March.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 194 entrants for the fifth tournament of its 2000-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Dulwich College on Sunday 7th March, organised by Sanjay Bansal. This was a record event in terms of numbers in the history of KJCA!

Section winners were: Under 18: William Jones (Beths Grammar and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Nicholas Clanchy (Dulwich College Prep); Under 11: Alex Selway (Eltham College Junior School); Under 9: Jackson Wen (Sutton Valence Prep School). Eltham College Junior School won the schools prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after 5 rounds are: Under 18: William Jones (Beths Grammar School); Under 14: Raunak Rao (St Olaves Grammar School); Under 11: Raphael Kalid; Under 9: Arul Gupta (Eltham College Junior School). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after 5 rounds are: Secondary: St. Olave's Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix 4 Tournamnent at Gravesend Grammar School on Saturday 20th February.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 74 entrants for the fourth tournament of its 2000-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Gravesend Grammar School on Saturday 20 February. The 2010 Kent Primary Championships were also contested at this tournament, which was organised by Andy Wahts.

Section winners were: Under 18: Rohan Shiatis, Alexei Davis (Eltham College) and Anthony Gregory (St. Olave's Grammar, Orpington); Under 14: Raunak Rao (St. Olave's Grammar and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 11: Jessica Wen (Sutton Valence Preparatory School) and Alexander Selway (Eltham College Junior School); Under 10: James Meredith (Dulwich College Preparatory School); Under 9: Jackson Wen (Sutton Valence Preparatory School); Under 8: Kiran Shiatis (Bickley Park) and Ryan Cherian (Dulwich College School).  Judd School won the schools prize.

The 2009 Kent Primary Champions were: Under 11 Overall and Girls: Jessica Wen (Sutton Valence Preparatory School); Under 11 Boys: Alexander Selway (Eltham College Junior School); Under 10 Overall and Boys: James Meredith (Dulwich College Preparatory School); Under 10 Girls: Angharad Jones (Rosemead Preparatory School); Under 9 Overall and Boys: Jackson Wen (Sutton Valence Preparatory School); Under 9 Girls: Joelle Hakim (Bromley High School); Under 8 Overall and Boys: Ryan Cherian (Dulwich College School); Under 8 Girls: Sarah Mant (Townsend Primary School, London).  

The leaders in the Grand Prix after 4 rounds are: Under 18: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar School); Under 14: Raunak Rao (St Olaves Grammar School); Under 11: Rohan Shiatis; Under 9: Arul Gupta (Eltham College Junior School). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after 4 rounds are: Secondary: St. Olave's Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix 3 Tournament at St Olaves Grammar School on Saturday 23rd January.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 78 entrants for the third tournament of its 2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix at St. Olave's Grammar School, Orpington on Saturday 23 January. The tournament was organised by Janet Bell.

Section winners were: Under 18: Duncan Bell (St. Olave's Grammar and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 14: Conor Murphy (Eltham College and Lewisham CC); Under 11: James Meredith (Dulwich College Preparatory School) and Zara Hussain (Granville School, Sevenoaks and Westerham CC); Under 9: Joel Malam (Twickenham Prep). St. Olave's Grammar School won the Schools Prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after three rounds are: Under 18: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Gautham Reddiaer (St. Olave's Grammar and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 11: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich); Under 9: Arul Gupta (Eltham College Junior School). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after three rounds are: Secondary: Beths Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix 2 Tournament at Eltham College on Sunday 8 November
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 110 entrants for the second  Grand Prix Tournament  of 2009-10 season, held at  Eltham College, Mottingham on Sunday 8 November. The tournament was organised by Mike Philippou.

Section winners were: Under 18: William and Victor Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 14 Raphael Kalid (Rosemead School, Dulwich); Under 12 Alexei Davis (Eltham College); Under 10 Alexander Selway (Eltham College Junior School) and Under 8 Alessandro Codogno  (Bishop Challoner School)

The leaders in the Grand Prix after the opening round are: Under 18:  Victor Jones; Under 14: Jasdeep Gahir (Whitgift School, Croydon) ; Under 11 Raphael Kalid (Rosemead School, Dulwich); Under 9 Arul Gupta (Eltham College Junior School).
The leaders in the School Grand Prix after the opening round are: Secondary: Beths Grammar; Primary: Eltham  College Junior School

2009-10 Kent Junior Grand Prix 1 Tournament at Colfe's School  on Sunday 27 September.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 109 entrants for the opening tournament of its 2009-19 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Colfe's School, Lee on Sunday 27 September. The tournament was organised by Ritchye and Mark Daley.

Section winners were: Under 18: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Raunak Rao (St Olave Grammar, Orpington) was joint section winner with Adam Taylor (Surrey) and Philip Knott (Surrey); Under 12 Rohan Shiatis (Estcots Primary, East Grinstead); Under 10 Michael Banh (Wey Valley) and Under 8 Anantha Anilkumar (Cumnor House School, Croydon)

The leaders in the Grand Prix after the opening round are: Under 18: William Jones; Under 14: Eugene Daley (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich); Under 11: Peter Andreev (Henry Cavendish Primary, Dulwich); Under 9: James Meredith (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after the opening round are: Secondary: Beths Grammar; Primary: Eltham  College Junior School and Rosemead School.

The 2nd Grand Prix tournament will take place at  Eltham College, Mottingham  on Sunday 8 November. This is also the west Kent qualifying tournament for the London Junior Championships in the Under 12, Under 10 and Under 8 sections. There are also Under 18 and Under 14 sections.

Caterham Congress at Caterham School from Friday 16 October to Sunday 18 October.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 85 entrants for its Caterham Congress at Caterham School from Friday 16 October to Sunday 18 October. The Congress was arbited by David Welch, the ECF Chief Arbiter, the prizes presented by GM Chris Ward, the former British Champion, and organised by Peter Bayliss.

Section winners were: FIDE-rated Open: GM Alexander Cherniaev (Hackney
CC) (on tie-break); Major (Under 175): Lyall Bayliss (4NCL KJCA Kings) (on tie-break); Intermediate (Under 150): Peter Childs (Dartford & Swanley CC); Minor (Under 125): Oskar Hackner (Emsworth CC). The Clubs competition was won by Coulsdon CC (on tie-break). The qualifying place for the British Championship 2010 in Canterbury was won by Gavin Lock (Horsham CC). The top Kent player in the Open section was William Jones (Lewisham CC) and in the Minor section was Elizabeth Elgar (Westerham CC).

Next season's KJCA Caterham Congress will be held from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 October 2010.

2008-2009 SEASON

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix Final, at Rose Hill Prep School, Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 28 June.
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The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 113 entrants for its seasonal finale, the 2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix Final, at Rose Hill Prep School, Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 28 June. The tournament was organised by Veena Gahir and the prizes at the end-of-season prize-giving afterwards were presented by GM Chris Ward.

The Grand Prix Champions were: Under 18: William Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar and Lewisham CC); Under 11: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich); Under 9: Rohan Shiatis (Estcots Primary, East Grinstead and Beckenham & Bromley CC). The winners of the Schools' Grands Prix were: Secondary: St. Olave's Grammar, Orpington; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

The section winners in the eighth and final tournament were: Under 18: William Jones; Under 14: Victor Jones; Under 11: Conor Murphy (Eltham College Junior School and Charlton CC); Under 9: Alex Selway (Eltham College Junior School) and Rohan Shiatis. Eltham College Junior School won the Schools prize.

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Sutton Valence School on Sunday 31 May.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 79 entrants for the seventh tournament of its 2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Sutton Valence School on Sunday 31 May. The tournament was organised by Christopher Turner.

Section winners were: Under 18: Sheila Dines (Old Palace, Croydon) and William Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar and Lewisham CC); Under 11: Vedant Podar (Bombay); Under 9: Alex Selway (Eltham College Junior School). The top Kent players in the Under 11 section were: Elizabeth Elgar (Amherst School, Riverhead and Westerham CC) and Mano Sathyamurthy (Swalecliffe Primary, Whitstable and Herne Bay CC). Eltham College Junior School won the School Prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after 7 rounds are: Under 18: William Jones; Under 14: Victor Jones; Under 11: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich); Under 9: Rohan Shiatis (Estcots Primary, East Grinstead and Beckenham & Bromley CC). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after 7 rounds are: Secondary: St. Olave's Grammar, Orpington; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

Bob Wade Schools' Festival at Kemnal Technology College, Sidcup on Sunday 17 May.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 156 entrants for its inaugural Bob Wade Schools' Festival at Kemnal Technology College, Sidcup on Sunday 17 May. The tournament was organised by Thierry Huser and the prizes were presented by GM Chris Ward.

Section winners were as follows:

  • Under 18 Major: St. Olave's Grammar School, Orpington (Team: Timur Basaran, Duncan Bell, Justin Brown and Nikhil Math)
  • Under 18 Minor: Sandwich Technology School (Team: Antonia Drumm, Thomas Dymott, Richard Hogben and Hannah Mitten)
  • Under 14 Major: Eltham College Junior School (Team: Alexei Davis, Owen Messere, Conor Murphy and Rohan Rao)
  • Under 14 Minor: Crown Woods School, Eltham (Team: Chris Bassett, Seun Onatade, Joe Parrin and Tommy Spacey)
  • Under 11 Major: Amherst School, Riverhead (Team: Elizabeth Elgar, Oliver Petrick, Ella Seagrove and Patrick Smith)
  • Under 11 Minor: Dulwich College (Team: Rohan Bansal, James Bottomley, Harry Chathli and Girinath Haridas)
  • The Clubs' Prize was won by Carnegie CC, Herne Hill (Team: Sam Baraitser, Max Bergin, Zakary Warsop and Andrew Zhao).

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge on Saturday 4 April.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 83 entrants for the sixth tournament of its 2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge last Saturday (4 April). The 2009 Kent Secondary Championships were also contested at this tournament, which was organised by Richard Haddrell of Tunbridge Wells CC.
 
Section winners were: Under 18: Sheila Dines (Old Palace, Croydon) and Victor Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 16: William Jones (Beths Grammar); Under 14: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich); Under 12: Nicholas Clanchy (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich and Lewisham CC) and Raunak Rao (St. Olave's Grammar, Orpington and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 10: Cosima Keen (Ashdown House, Forest Row); Under 8: Andrew Smailes (Feltonfleet School, Cobham). The top Kent players in the Under 10 and Under 8 sections were respectively: Thomas Morton (Eltham College Junior School and Lewisham CC) and Michael Petrick (Amherst School, Riverhead). Amherst School won the School Prize.
 
The 2009 Kent Secondary Champions were: Under 18 Overall and Boys: Victor Jones; Under 18 Girls: Sheila Dines; Under 16 Overall and Boys: William Jones; Under 16 Girls: not contested; Under 14 Overall and Boys: Raphael Kalid; Under 14 Girls: Abigail Sathyamurthy (Simon Langton Girls' Grammar, Canterbury and Herne Bay CC); Under 12 Overall and Boys: Nicholas Clanchy; Under 12 Girls: Sophie Wahts (Barming Primary).

The leaders in the Grand Prix after 6 rounds are: Under 18: William Jones; Under 14: Victor Jones; Under 11: Raphael Kalid; Under 9: Rohan Shiatis (Estcots Primary, East Grinstead and Beckenham & Bromley CC). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after 6 rounds are: Secondary: St. Olave's Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Dulwich College on Sunday 8 March.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 151 entrants for the fifth tournament of its Kent Junior Grand Prix at Dulwich College on Sunday 8 March. The attendance was a modern day record for a KJCA Grand Prix tournament. The event was organised by Anita Voropayev and the prizes were awarded by Grand Master, Chris Ward.

Section winners were: Under 18: Jasdeep Gahir (Whitgift School, Croydon and Lewisham CC) and Robert Maguire (Wallington County Grammar and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 14: Barnaby Paul (Windlesham House, Washington and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 11: Owen Messere (Eltham College Junior School and Lewisham CC) and Oliver Petrick (Amherst School, Riverhead and Sevenoaks CC); Under 9: Zara Hussain (The Granville School, Sevenoaks and Westerham CC) and Alexander Selway (Eltham College Junior School). Eltham College Junior School won the School Prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after 5 rounds are: Under 18: Sheila Dines (Old Palace, Croydon); Under 14: Gautham Reddiar (St. Olave's Grammar, Orpington and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 11: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich); Under 9: James Meredith (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after 5 rounds are: Secondary: St. Olave's Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Gravesend Grammar School on Saturday 7 February.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 95 entrants for the fourth tournament of its 2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Gravesend Grammar School on Saturday 7 February. The 2009 Kent Primary Championships were also contested at this tournament, which was organised by Andy Wahts.

Section winners were: Under 18: Gautham Reddiar (St. Olave's Grammar, Orpington); Under 14: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich) and Raunak Rao (St. Olave's Grammar and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 11: Alexei Davis (Eltham College Junior School and Lewisham CC); Under 10: Owen Messere (Eltham College Junior School and Lewisham CC); Under 9: Alexander Selway (Eltham College Junior School); Under 8: Andrew Smailes (Feltonfleet School, Cobham). The top Kent player in the Under 8 section was: Francesco Bernardini (Bishop Challoner School, Shortlands). Eltham College Junior School won the School Prize.

The 2009 Kent Primary Champions were: Under 11 Overall and Boys: Alexei Davis; Under 11 Girls: Elizabeth Elgar (Amherst School, Riverhead and Westerham CC); Under 10 Overall and Boys: Owen Messere; Under 10 Girls: Yasmin Giles (Gordonbrock Primary, Brockley and Lewisham CC); Under 9 Overall and Boys: Alexander Selway; Under 9 Girls: Zara Hussain (The Granville School, Sevenoaks and Westerham CC); Under 8 Overall and Boys: Francesco Bernardini; Under 8 Girls: Shalini Subbiah (The Charterhouse Square School, City of London).

The leaders in the Grand Prix after 4 rounds are: Under 18: Sheila Dines (Old Palace School, Croydon); Under 14: Gautham Reddiar; Under 11: Raphael Kalid; Under 9: James Meredith (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after 4 rounds are: Secondary: St. Olave's Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at St. Olave's Grammar School, Orpington on Saturday 24 January.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 113 entrants for the third tournament of its 2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at St. Olave's Grammar School, Orpington on Saturday 24 January. The tournament was organised by Janet Bell.

Section winners were: Under 18: William Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Gautham Reddiar (St. Olave's Grammar); Under 11: Rohan Shiatis (Estcots Primary, East Grinstead and Beckenham & Bromley CC); Under 9: James Meredith (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich). St. Olave's Grammar won the School Prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after three rounds are: Under 18: William Jones; Under 14: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar and Lewisham CC); Under 11: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich); Under 9: Rohan Shiatis. The leaders in the School Grand Prix after three rounds are: Secondary: Beths Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

Family and Friends’ Tournament 2008-9; Amherst School, Riverhead
Sunday 30 November 2008.

The KJCA had 89 entrants for its 20th Family and Friends’ Tournament. For the third season, the event included a Christmas Party and 28 more attended just for the festivities. The tournament was organised by last year’s winner, Julian Petrick, and compered by GM Chris Ward. The event was overshadowed by the sudden death the previous day of Bob Wade, our great friend, who had been due to attend. After initially considering cancelling this year’s event, it was decided that it should rather be played as a celebration of his life. Before the start, everyone stood for a minute’s silence and before the prize-giving, we all drank a toast to his memory – the adults with his traditional New Zealand White or Australian Red.

The winners were The Chess Mess! – the Selway family: James (Eltham College), Alexander (Eltham College Junior School), Thomas (Bickley Park School) and dad, Richard – with an outstanding maximum 10 points out of 10. To the victors falls the traditional honour (?) of organising next season’s event. Second equal were The Carlton Collective – Matt, James (Harenc School, Footscray) and Heather (West Lodge Prep, Sidcup) Wagstaff-Hall, Charles Watson and Daniel Reidy (Barming Primary) and The Chipstead Checkmates – Tim, Patrick and Rachel Smith (both Amherst School, Riverhead and Westerham CC) and Sushovan and Zara Hussain (The Granville School, Sevenoaks and Westerham CC) – both with 9 points.

The Adults Prize was won by Richard Selway with a maximum 5 points out of 5.  Second equal on 4 points were John Fagg (Tunbridge Wells CC), Martin Jones, Guy Mullin-Henderson, Victoria Neveling and David Underwood. The Juniors Prize was won by Raveena Rao (Bromley High School) with a maximum 5 points out of 5. Patrick Smith was second on 4.5 points and third place on 4 points was shared between Duncan Bell (St. Olave’s Grammar, Orpington and Beckenham & Bromley CC), Elizabeth Elgar (Amherst School and Westerham CC), Oliver Petrick (Amherst School and Sevenoaks CC), Ella Seagrove (Amherst School), James Wagstaff-Hall and Sophie Wahts (Barming Primary).

The Best Team Name Prize also went to The Chess Mess! As ever, Chris Ward awarded many prizes for the day’s more memorable and hilarious incidents and the good atmosphere in which the tournament was played formed a fitting send-off for Bob Wade.

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Kemnal Technology College, Sidcup on Sunday 9 November

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 111 entrants for the second tournament of its 2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Kemnal Technology College, Sidcup on Sunday 9 November. The tournament was organised by Mike Philippou.

Section winners were: Under 18: William Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar and Lewisham CC); Under 12: Gautham Reddiar (St. Olave's Grammar, Orpington); Under 10: James Meredith (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich) and Rohan Rao (Eltham College Junior School); Under 8: Sachin Balaji (Eltham College Junior School) and Andrew Smailes (Feltonfleet School, Cobham). St. Olave's Grammar won the School Prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after two rounds are: Under 18: William Jones; Under 14: Victor Jones; Under 11: Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich); Under 9: James Meredith. The leaders in the School Grand Prix after two rounds are: Secondary: Beths Grammar; Primary: Eltham College Junior School.

Caterham Congress at Caterham School from Friday to Sunday 24 to 26 October.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 85 entrants for its Caterham Congress at Caterham School from Friday to Sunday 24 to 26 October. The congress was organised by Peter Bayliss.

Section winners were: Open (FIDE-rated): GM Simon Williams (Athenaeum CC); Major (Under 160): Robert Everson (Dartford & Swanley CC); Intermediate (Under 130): Mark Stone (Petts Wood & Orpington CC); Minor (Under 100): Jonathan Burch (Guildford CC). A photo of the winners is attached. The Clubs competition was won by Guildford CC. The top Kent players in the Open section were John Sugden (Hastings & St. Leonard's CC), Ian Snape (Beckenham & Bromley CC) and William Jones (Lewisham CC). The top Kent players in the Minor section were Patrick Smith (Westerham CC) and Conor Murphy (Charlton CC). The top Kent club was Dartford & Swanley CC. The qualifying place for the British Championship 2009 (for the highest-placed player, not already qualified, in the Open section) was awarded to Gavin Lock (Horsham CC).

2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Colfe's School, Lee on Sunday 28 September.

The Kent Junior Chess Association ("KJCA") had 124 entrants for the opening tournament of its 2008-9 Kent Junior Grand Prix at Colfe's School, Lee on Sunday 28 September. The tournament was organised by Ritchye and Mark Daley.

Section winners were: Under 18: William Jones (Beths Grammar, Bexley and Lewisham CC); Under 14: Victor Jones (Beths Grammar and Lewisham CC); Under 12: Amy Hoare (Farlington School, Horsham and Horsham CC); Under 10: Yasmin Giles (Gordonbrock Primary, Brockley and Lewisham CC); Under 8: Sachin Balaji (Eltham College Junior School) and Arul Gupta (Eltham College Junior School). The highest-placed Kent players in the Under 12 section were Alexei Davis (Eltham College Junior School) and Raphael Kalid (Rosemead Prep, Dulwich) in joint second place. Eltham College Junior School won the School Prize.

The leaders in the Grand Prix after the opening round are: Under 18: William Jones; Under 14: Eugene Daley (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich); Under 11: Peter Andreev (Henry Cavendish Primary, Dulwich); Under 9: James Meredith (Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich). The leaders in the School Grand Prix after the opening round are: Secondary: Beths Grammar; Primary: Dulwich College Prep, Dulwich.

The 2nd Grand Prix tournament will take place at Kemnal College, Sidcup on Sunday 9 November. This is also the west Kent qualifying tournament for the London Junior Championships in the Under 12, Under 10 and Under 8 sections. There are also Under 18 and Under 14 sections