The Mindful Chess Challenge is an opportunity for junior chess players to compete against other young players. It is the perfect first-time tournament for beginners who want to have a go at playing against a group of other students.
Throughout the day, there will be an exciting range of activities on offer, so that siblings and parents can get involved during and in-between rounds. In addition to free chess talks and workshops, there will be creative challenges running throughout the day.
This is more than a tournament. It's a day of chess for the whole family!
WELCOME TO THE
2020 MINDFUL CHESS challenge!
Junior tournament For All Abilities
The Mindful Chess Challenge is suitable for children of all abilities between the ages of 4 and 11.
The Mindful Chess Challenge is a great introductory event for young chess players who want to meet other budding young chess players.
Each round is 40 minutes and each category is separated by age group. There will be prizes for first, second and third in all categories. All participants will receive a Mindful Chess certificate. First-time tournament players will also receive an additional certificate celebrating their first chess competition.
Round-times will be announced on Instagram and Twitter using the #mindfulchesschallenge hashtag. The first round commences at 10 am and the final round finishes at 3 pm. Prize giving will commence shortly after.
what's on
The Mindful Chess Challenge is a friendly tournament and it is intended to be a fun family event. Our aim is to get younger siblings and parents involved with the chess fun as well. On the day, you will be able to stay up to date with everything that is happening via our official hashtags.
Take a look at some of the activities we will be running throughout the day.
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play chess
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make a difference
We have been inspired by Babatunde Onakoya's work promoting chess in Nigerian slum communities and therefore all proceeds of the competition will be put towards similar causes.
In 2020, we will start working with teachers in poverty-stricken areas across the globe. We want to provide these teachers with the opportunity to teach chess to children who would not otherwise have access to the game.