WHITE ROSE CHESS - JUNIOR CIRCUIT 2025/2026

The White Rose Chess Junior Circuit is a series of 7 ECF rated Rapidplay events, held in Bradford & Ilkley, for junior players aged u18s (as at 1st Sept 2025).

All seven rounds will be held at either:

• Latvian Welfare Club, Clifton Villas, Bradford, BD8 7BY, or
• Ilkley Grammar School,  Springs Ln, Ilkley, LS29 8TG

Entries are capped at 80 players per event.

The dates for the 2025/2026 season are as follows:

Event 1 - 17 August 2025 - Bradford

Event 2 - 28 September 2025 - Ilkley

Event 3 - 14 December 2025 - Bradford

Event 4 - 25 January 2026 - Ilkley

Event 5 - 15 March 2026 - Bradford

Event 6 - 26 April 2026 - Ilkley

Event 7 - 17 May 2026 - Bradford

Format: 6 Round Swiss Rapidplay

Timing: 25mins, no increments

Sections:  Open (1200+), Intermediate (u1200), Minor (u900), Foundation (u700) 

Round Times: 

• 10:00
• 11:00
• 12:00
• 13:00
• 14:00
• 15:00 

Tournament Awards - Trophies for the top 3 players in each section, plus rating prizes based on entries.

Circuit Awards - At the end of the circuit of 7 event, the highest performing player in each section (based on their 5 best scores across any of the 7 events) over the course of season shall also be eligible to win the special Circuit Champion Trophies - ultimate champion in each section.

Rules governing the WRC Junior Circuit & details of latest standings can be found in the Resources section.

Players can enter events as follows:

• Entry Fee - £18.00 per individual event
• Entry Fee - Season Ticket - All 7 Events - £100

To enter, contact us here

(Confirming your Name and ECF Membership Number if known).