Parents Information

40% of our club is made of Junior Members aged between 5 and 15. We have a wide range of personalities so your child will definitely find someone who they get along with!

Our Junior Members are always playing against each other, learning new things and having fun at the same time. 

We encourage good sportsmanship and respect so juniors can take this attitude into other areas of their lives.

When your child plays chess, they'll need to plan, think about what's in front of them, and solve problems. This will help them develop logical and strategic thinking skills.

Playing regularly also helps improve children's memory and concentration. This is because they'll have to think about their past games so they don't make the same mistakes twice.

These are all qualities that will help them perform better at school (whether they realise it or not!).

Chess will help your child think ahead and analyse what's in front of them. This helps develop self-control and patience, especially if a game isn't going their way. 

Being in a losing position in a chess game is frustrating, but Juniors quickly learn that breathing and thinking about the right thing to do is the best way forward.

Lastly, chess is fun, but it's a tough game! Winning a game or learning a new tactic will give your child a sense of accomplishment and help build confidence. 

In Chess, every game starts and finishes with a handshake. Your child will learn from all the grown-ups, congratulating opponents who beat them and offering kindness to those who don't.

They will also learn to look at their games and recognise their mistakes. This helps develop self-accountability and teaches them to learn from their mistakes.