The Shropshire Chess Association supports junior chess throughout the county. We both organise junior tournaments and leagues as well as help to establish new clubs through our schools and junior clubs equipment project. Our volunteers run a junior chess club in Shrewsbury.
Below is a list of active Junior Chess Clubs within Shropshire:
Shropshire Junior Chess Club
Saturdays 11.00-13.00 – Nerdy Coffee Shop, 49 Mardol, Shrewsbury
A junior club for ages 6-13 where players play friendly matches, compete in tournaments as well as receiving coaching from some of the top players in Shropshire. The club remains heavily over-subscribed and so operates a waiting list.
https://www.shropshirechess.org/shropshire-junior-chess-club/
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Ludlow Library
Wednesdays 15.30-17.00
Weekly chess for young people aged 10-16! Some chess knowledge is required. Informal relaxed group with weekly tuition, puzzle training and friendly matches.
https://tinyurl.com/yw77wsbd
Newport Junior Chess Club
Tuesdays starting 6.30pm – Royal British Legion, Avenue Road, Newport
Newport Chess Club is for those aged 10 and above. Tuition is provided alongside friendly matches, club tournaments, competitive matches and much more.
http://www.newportchessclub.com/newport-junior-chess-club/
Telepost Chess Club
Wednesdays starting 7.30pm – Telepost sports & social club, railway lane, off abbey foregate, Shrewsbury
Telepost have a growing junior section with over 10 juniors who regularly turn up to the club each week. Telepost are entering their first junior team in the Shropshire league this year.
https://telepostchessclub.org/
Telford Chess Club
Wednesdays starting 7.30pm – The Royal British Legion, Station Road, Dawley, Telford
Telford have a number of older juniors and will be entering a junior team in the Shropshire League this year.
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Market Drayton Library
Wednesday’s 15.45-16.45
Weekly after-school club for ages 8+
If you are uncertain as to which club is best to join, feel free to contact the Head of Junior Chess for advice.
Christopher Lewis
christopher.d.lewis44@gmail.com
01630 801860 or 07508 487092