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The London Junior Chess Championships originated in 1924
as the London Boys Championship. Titles are awarded for
seven age groups, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14,
Under 16, Under 18 and Under 21. To play in the Under 8,
Under 10 or Under 12 Finals you must first qualify, either
via a qualifying tournament
or by grade. Qualification is not required for the older
age groups. Ages are calculated as at midnight on 31st August
2007.
The Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14 events are divided into
two sections: Major and Minor. The Championships are decided
in the Major sections.
In the Under 10 and Under 12, players pre-qualified by grade
and those who have scored 4.5 points or more in a qualifying
tournament play in the Major. They may not play in the Minor.
Those who have not qualified for the Major and who score
3.5 or 4 points in a qualifying tournament play in the Minor.
A player enters the Minor and subsequently qualifies for
the Major must transfer to the Major. Please inform the
Congress Director, Marc
Shaw, if this happens.
The Under 14 Major is open to all players under 14 at midnight
on 31st August 2007. The Under 14 Minor is open only to
players whose grade is below 111.
Qualification by grade
Pre-qualification for the Under 8 event, the Under 10 Major
and the Under 12 Major is by published E.C.F. Grade Standard
or Rapid Play, A, B, C or D) as follows:
Under 8 - Grade 50 or higher.
Under 10 Major - Grade 75 or higher.
Under 12 Major - Grade 100 or higher.
Committee
Honorary Secretary and Congress Director: Marc Shaw
Honorary Treasurer: Gerald Jacobs
Other committee members: Neville Belinfante, Shoshannah Bernbaum,
Arnold Lutton, Tony Niccoli, Laurie Winston
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