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We run the National Primary Schools’ Chess Championships (NPSCC), an England Under 11 Team and the Inter-Association Championships. Our Calendar of events is here.

National Primary Schools’ Championships

The finals, held at the National Science Museum on 27th & 28th June provided a fitting climax to a magnificent competition. In the Under 11 competition, King’s College Junior School produced an outstanding performance to win the title. with St Paul’s Prep coming 2nd and Pointer School 3rd. The Under 9 title went to St Paul’s Prep with King’s College Junior School taking 2nd place and Wren Academy 3rd.

You can find more details on the dedicated page here and a full report can be downloaded here.

Inter-Association Championships

Congratulations to this year’s champions:

🏆 Under‑11 Major Final – Kent

🏆 Under‑11 Minor Final – Barnet

🏆 Under‑9 Major Final – Kent

🏆 Under‑9 Minor Final – Warwickshire B

🏆 Girls Major Final – Essex

🏆 Girls Minor Final – Somerset

The 2026 season marked a transition year for the Inter‑Association Championships, with revised team sizes and a new zonal structure bedding in across the Under‑11, Under‑9 and Girls’ competitions.

More details here.

EPSCA England Under 11 Team 2026

This year a total of 16 associations were represented at the EPSCA England Under 11 Trial. 17 players qualified representing 9 different associations. The winner was Anna Gray from Oxford.

The team played in matches against Wales and against Flanders. All the details are in the manager’s report here.

GM Jonathan Hawkins

It is with deep regret that we announce the death over the Christmas period, of Jonathan Hawkins. Jonathan was a chess Grand Master and former British Champion. He was husband to Angela, our National Schools Controller and helped and supported her with many EPSCA events. Our thoughts are with all his family and friends.

National Primary Schools’ Championships 2025

After two days of exciting and high quality chess, we have our 2025 champion schools
Congratulations to:
St Paul’s Juniors, Under 11 Champions
Westminster Under School, Under 9 Champions
All the details are here.

Inter-Association Championships 2025

Congratulations to all who played representing their local associations.
Special congratulations to the winning teams:
Under 11 Girls - Essex
Under 9 - Barnet
Under 11 - Kent

For rules and regulations of our competitions click here. For a list of our officers click here.