EJCOA National Youth Championships Zonals

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NOTE: All zonals are Rapidplay, unless otherwise stated as Standardplay.

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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (South West)
    Zonal Name: Chelsea
    Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
    Venue: Oratory School, Bury Walk, Cale Street, London SW3 6QH
    Note: Age groups: U12, U10 & U8
    Schedule: Arrival from 1.30 for a 2pm start. Approximate finish time 5.45pm
    Rounds: 5
    Time control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds
    Prizes: Trophies and medals
    Contact organiser to enter.
    Entry fee: £35.00
    Organiser: Toni Johansson
    Mobile: 07718 883285
    Email: toni.johansson@swchess.co.uk
  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: Buckinghamshire
    Zonal Name: High Wycombe
    Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
    Venue: Taylor Lewis Community Centre, 6 Arizona Way, High Wycombe HP11 1AB
    Note: a.k.a BYCA EJCOA Zonal, organised by Bucks Youth Chess Association.
    If you need to contact the organiser, we prefer you to email if possible.
    Time: From 10am to 2pm (approx). Arrival from 9.30am for a 10am start.
    Age groups: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20
    Time control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds
    Prizes: Trophies and medals
    Entry fee: £20.00
    Organiser: Soumya Gorrepati
    Mobile: 07459 556040
    Email: sgchess.pca@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (West)
    Zonal Name: Southall Standardplay 5
    Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
    Venue: Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, London UB1 1GH
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Sainbayar Tserendorj
    Mobile: 07446 364665
    Email: ukchessacademy@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (South West)
    Zonal Name: 2nd Wimbledon (Rising Stars London)
    Date: Saturday 30 May 2026
    Venue: Everyday Church, 30 Queens Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8LR
    Note: Organised by Chess Rising Stars London Academy
    Entry fee: £40.00
    Organiser: Maria Manelidou
    Mobile: +44 (0) 785 856 3332
    Email: london@chessacademy.uk
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  • Region: Northern Counties
    County/Area: South Yorkshire
    Zonal Name: Sheffield
    Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
    Venue: Sheffield Chess Centre, 329A Coleford Road, Sheffield S9 5NF
    Entry fee: £20.00
    Organiser: Jonathan Arnott
    Email: jwauk02@aol.com
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