Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

TBC

2026/27 dates and venues to be confirmed

49th East Devon Chess Congress 2026

OPEN, U-1900 MAJOR, and U-1650 MINOR http://www.eastdevonchesscongress.org/

Date:

Friday, March 20, 2026 - 18:30

Venue:

Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Queen Street, Exeter

Full Devon Chess Calendar -- adult and junior

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

Chess Tips

OPENING TIPS:

1. Get your pieces out into the centre quickly. The opening is a race to see who can get their pieces out first while keeping at least a share of control of the centre. * This is the main point to remember; all the other rules are just footnotes to this one