Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

DJCA Summer Fun Event 2026 (tbc)

suggested 6 round mixed fun game competition (exploding square, duck chess, 3 checks, etc.)

Date:

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 09:45

Venue:

tbc

Full Devon Chess Calendar -- adult and junior

https://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/calendar

Chess Tips

MIDDLEGAME TIPS:

* When playing weaker players, don't go for the throat, don't try to bamboozle your opponent in a complex position (you might get lost too!); instead, play steadily and wait for a mistake - in fact, don't try to jump all over their first mistake, you can wait for another mistake to turn up. If your opponent is only a bit weaker than you, you may need to mix things up a bit, but generally the message is 'steady does it'.