About
Supporting junior chess across Essex – tournaments, teams, and achievements.
About the Essex Junior Chess Association
Promoting junior chess across Essex and East London.
Essex Junior Chess Association (EJCA) promotes the game of chess for players under 18 across Essex and the London boroughs of Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, and Newham.
What We Do
Tournaments
Grand Prix and other events throughout
the year, providing competitive
opportunities for players of all levels.
Coaching
Tailored sessions for different age and
ability ranges, helping young player
develop their skills.
Teams
U9, U11, U11 Girls, U14, U18 teams in
national and regional competitions
representing Essex.
The Essex Grand Prix
The EJCA Grand Prix is a series of five tournaments held throughout the year. Players may enter some or all, with their best three results counting towards their final standing. Champions are crowned in U9, U11, U11 Girls, U14 and U18 categories
Policies
EJCA is committed to safeguarding, fairness, and data protection. Our policies are available below.
Our Team
EJCA is run by volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting junior chess.
