Junior questions
Q: What activities do you run?
We aim to provide a safe environment for children to meet friends and play chess. At club nights the children play friendly games although we run events including blitz and allegro competitions; simultaneous displays; explanations of games; and puzzles for solving.
We offer competitive opportunities with Edinburgh West Juniors playing in the 3rd Division of the ELCA League and our juniors participating in our Allegro and National League teams
Q: Who runs the junior club?
The club is led by Grandmaster Keti Arakhamia-Grant supported by experienced chess players.
Q: When does the junior club meet?
Wednesdays from 18:00 to 19:30.
Q: Can I just drop in to a club evening?
Absolutely, come along and try it out!
Q: I’m a beginner, can I come along?
Yes, although we ask that players learn the rules of the game before attending. We currently don’t teach players the moves from scratch.
Q: I want to improve, do you offer training?
We provide group instruction as part of the club nights.
Q: Can juniors come to both the junior and full club?
Yes. Juniors are welcome to stay after the junior club and participate in full club activities.
Q: What is the membership subscription?
Juniors pay £20 per club year which runs from September to August.
Full club questions
Q: When does the club meet?
Wednesday evenings from 19:30 onwards.
Q: What is the membership subscription?
£40 per club year which runs from September to August.
Q: What competitions do you enter?
We offer opportunities to participate in local and national competitions in Scotland. For the 2023/2024 season we entered three teams in the ELCA League, two teams in the ELCA Allegro League and three teams in the SNCL. We also participate in the Richardson Cup and the Scottish Team Lightning Championship. We run occasional special events such as club competitions, simultaneous displays and training lectures.