British Junior Chess Championships (Under 12)
This under-12 section is an in-person British Chess Championships event for eligible junior players, with related rapid and blitz options listed separately. Families should verify birth-date eligibility and the chosen event fee before entering. The competitive challenge is calculating accurately, managing the clock and maintaining concentration across several tournament games.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
Up to 12
School level
Junior chess players under 12
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
In-person British Chess Championships junior standardplay section; related junior rapid and blitz sections also listed on official fees page.
Fee
Junior standardplay £80 early / £100 late; junior rapid £30/£50 and blitz £20/£40 with 27 July deadline; combined junior entry £100 before 30 June.
Online / in-person
In-person
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
30 Jun 2026
Competition starts
1 Aug 2026
Competition ends
9 Aug 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Updated from archived junior page to the official 2026 homepage and Entry Fees page. Birth-date eligibility should be checked on the official entry system when entering.