PREVIOUS WINNERS Under 18 2012 C. Bucknell, Reading T. Finch, Exeter 2011 A. Archer-Lock, Maidenhead 2010 W.

Foo, Reading 2009 G. Tunstall, Crowthorne 2008 J. Holland, Maidenhead Under 14 2012 J. Abraham, Reading 2011 L. Head, Crowthorne 2010 C. Bucknell, Reading A. Wong, Wokingham 2008 M. Oliver, Malmesbury Under 12 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 C. McLaren, Gloucester R. Zhu, Camberley J. Abraham, Reading W. Foo, Reading P. Knott, Whyteleafe

CONGRESS PROBLEM Martin Faulkner (Sussex; formerly Berkshire) Black (1 Man)

46th Berkshire Junior Chess Congress

White (4 Men) White to Play mate in 5 moves DIRECTIONS TO THE DOWNS SCHOOL Leave A34 at East Ilsley 5 Miles North of M4, Junction 13, Newbury. On entering Compton turn right towards Hampstead Norreys. The school is on the left over the brow of the hill. The car park is on the left after passing the school buildings. OTHER INFORMATION This congress is organised by Berkshire Junior Chess Association. Offers of parental help will be greatly appreciated. For enquiries and further information about Berkshire Junior Chess, please contact: -Nigel Dennis, telephone 01491 576052 Email nigelwdennis@btinternet.com or the website www.bjca.org.uk

Sunday 20th October 2013

at The Downs School, Manor Crescent Compton, Berkshire RG20 6NU 10.00a.m. start 5.30p.m. Prizegiving Sections (Ages 31st Aug 2013) Beginners, U/10, U/12, U/14 & U/18 All Sections Open to All Juniors
The U/10 & U/12 sections are qualifying events for the London Junior Chess Championships.

Under 10 2012 W. Cleeves, Swindon B. Headlong, Swindon 2011 A. Zhang, Crowthorne 2010 C. Grayson, Maidenhead 2009 M. Gilbert, Compton 2008 R. Wong, Finchampstead Beginners 2012 M. Dobrynin, Didcot 2011 N. Kadambadi, Earley 2010 N. Hinterreither, Cookham Dean

SECTIONS Beginners Section Berkshire players may enter if their Berkshire grade is under 600 on 30th September 2013. Non-Berkshire players may enter by special permission, if they consider themselves beginners. This section is for inexperienced chess players and is suitable for those who have had limited tournament experience. Players may not have won any tournament. There will be up to 9 rounds with 20 minutes for each player. Berkshire players games will be graded in the Berkshire Junior Chess Grading List. Open Under 10 and Under 12 Sections To qualify for the London Junior Championships, players must score 3 points to compete in the Minor, and 4 to compete in the Major. An U/8 player can qualify for the London U/8 by scoring 3 points in the U/10 section. There will be 6 rounds and 30 minutes for each player. Games will be graded in the ECF Rapid Play List. Open Under 14 and Under 18 Sections There will be 5 rounds and 40 minutes for each player. Games will be graded in the ECF Rapid Play List. Pairings: The basic principles of the Swiss system will be used for all pairings.
Parental Responsibility: The organisers accept no responsibility for any loss, theft or accident during the event. Adult supervision will only be provided in the playing areas. Parents are responsible for their children during the event, and agree to the terms and conditions in this entry form as a condition of their entry, and that a players grading information may be published electronically.

ENTRIES The entry fee is 9 with an additional late fee of 3 after Thur 17th October and of 6 on the day. For ECF Members, a 1.50 discount is available, providing an ECF Membership number is included on entry form. Entry forms should be sent to: Mrs Lucy Head, Beecroft, Soldiers Rise, Finchampstead, Berks RG40 3NE. For enquiries, phone: 01344 774792, or email: championship@bjca.org.uk Entries can be received by email and online with payment through Paypal on the website www.bjca.org.uk PRIZES There will be cash prizes in the U/18 & U/14 sections of 1st 24 & 2nd 12. Trophies to keep will be given for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed players in all sections. Certificates will be awarded to players in the Beginners, U/10 & U/12 sections. Cups to be returned will be presented to the highest placed player in each section eligible to play for Berkshire. To be eligible for a cup, Berkshire players must play in their own age group. e. g. an under 10 player playing in an older section will not be eligible for any cup. Refreshments: A selection of hot and cold refreshments will be available. CHESS STALL Tim Onions will be selling chess books and equipment. For orders in advance: Email tim.onions@yahoo.co.uk Telephone 01626 865309

Entry Form 2013 46 Berkshire Junior Chess Championships

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Full Name _________________________________ Address ___________________________________ __________________________________________ _________________ Post Code ________________ Email _____________________________________ Telephone _________________________________ Date Of Birth ____________Age on 31/8/2013 ____ School ____________________________________ Club & Berks. / Rapid Play Grade (If Any) ________ Section Entered ___________Entry Fee 9.00 ____ For ECF Members, there is a 1.50 discount off entry fee. Please provide Membership Number. _______ Late Fee 3 (After 17/10/2013) Or 6 (On The Day) _______ Donation (Thank You) _______________________ Total Remittance ___________________________

Make Cheques Payable To: Berkshire Junior Chess Association Please send entry forms To Mrs Lucy Head, Beecroft, Soldiers Rise, Finchampstead, Berks RG40 3NE Parents, if you can help, please give your name