SJC Online Club
Suffolk Junior Chess runs an online club on the website lichess.org, which is free to join and to participate in.
The SJC Online Club provides a friendly and inclusive environment for young people aged 6-16 to learn and play chess.
Online chess is no substitute for over-the-board chess (see our Chess Club page for local OTB options), but it does have many advantages, for example:
- Logistics are easier
- Online chess tools can assist learning
- Almost zero costs
SJC Online Club membership includes:
- Chess for local players of all abilities – whether you’re a complete beginner or a regular tournament goer, SJC offers something chessy for everyone.
- Regular in-house tournaments – get in touch and register for free
- Optional Zoom call – meet other players and discuss chess together
- Coaching – coaches offer support and tips on how to improve your game
- National competitions
- Monthly inter-county blitz event gives all members the opportunity to represent Suffolk against other counties
- National League Junior Four Nations Chess League (J4NCL) teams
- Zero commitment – play as much or as little as you like! Many juniors don’t miss a single Wednesday but we do not expect everyone to attend regularly
- Special events – simultaneous displays, themed coaching sessions, international charity competitions
- No fees – SJC is run on a voluntary basis and is completely free-of-charge
- Optional parents channel – keep up-to-date with local events and news
- End-of-season awards