Ferndown Junior Chess

Ferndown Junior Chess
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Saturday 18th October – Chess Principles

Today, 10 enthusiastic juniors came along to enjoy a fun and engaging slice of chess as a great way to kick off the weekend. The much-anticipated return of the ladder competition sparked a series of intriguing and competitive games, which ultimately led to the emergence of a new leader at Read more

By Graham Morris, 2 daysOctober 19, 2025 ago
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Midweek Quiz 5 – Middle game tactics

There are 10 questions in total, and you will earn one point for each answer that you get correct. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 White to play Checkmate in two Q6 White to play Checkmate in two Q7 White to play White controls the open file, what’s the best move Read more

By Graham Morris, 7 daysOctober 14, 2025 ago
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Saturday 11th October – Knockout Tournament

14 youngsters joined us today, including newcomers Logan and Chinmay, who are most welcome. A big thank you also goes to Jon Catchpole for attending and assisting with the tuition of the more advanced juniors. Great to have some extra help as the numbers are rising. A selection of puzzles Read more

By Graham Morris, 1 weekOctober 11, 2025 ago
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Mid Week Quiz 4 – Pins

10 Questions – one point for each correct answer. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 In which scenario is a pin most likely to lead to material gain? Q7 What is a “cross-pin” in chess? Q8 Which of the following best describes a “Situational Pin”? Q9 What is the strategic Read more

By Graham Morris, 2 weeksOctober 7, 2025 ago
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Saturday 4th October – Pin to win

A truly impressive and encouraging turnout of 15 enthusiastic juniors gathered eagerly at the Library, all excited and ready to learn the game of chess and engage in playing. Their enthusiasm and eagerness to develop their skills and enjoy the game created a wonderful atmosphere for learning and fun. A Read more

By Graham Morris, 2 weeksOctober 5, 2025 ago
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Mid Week Quiz 3 – Various Forks

10 questions based on the lesson on ‘Various Forks‘ with 1 point for each correct answer. This quiz is open until 11th October. Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 White to play, how does White win a piece? Question 6 Black to play and win a Read more

By Graham Morris, 3 weeksSeptember 30, 2025 ago
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Saturday 27th September – Various Forks

It was truly wonderful to see a total of 14 enthusiastic youngsters come together today, eager and ready to sharpen their strategic thinking and creative ideas through the challenging and intellectually stimulating game of chess. We welcome two new lads, Edward and Reyaan and hope they will return in future. Read more

By Graham Morris, 3 weeksSeptember 27, 2025 ago
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Mid Week Quiz No 2 – Pawns

Ten fairly easy questions that are directly based on the ‘Pawn’ lesson from last Saturday. Each participant will have the opportunity to earn one point for every correct answer they provide. This competition aims to reinforce your understanding and encourage active recall of the material covered in the recent session. Read more

By Graham Morris, 4 weeksSeptember 23, 2025 ago
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Saturday 20th Sept – Pawns are the Soul of Chess

Twelve enthusiastic juniors checked in bright and early for a wonderful morning filled with exciting chess matches. We are especially pleased to welcome two newcomers to our group, Tishitha and Arthur. We truly hope they enjoyed their experience and will continue to join us every Saturday for many more engaging Read more

By Graham Morris, 1 monthSeptember 20, 2025 ago
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Mid Week Quiz No 1 – Chess Openings

Launching the ‘Quiz Master’ competition, 10 fairly easy questions that are directly based on the lesson from last Saturday. Each participant will have the opportunity to earn one point for every correct answer they provide. This competition aims to reinforce your understanding and encourage active recall of the material covered Read more

By Graham Morris, 1 monthSeptember 16, 2025 ago

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