WHITE ROSE CHESS - JUNIOR CIRCUIT 2026/2027

The White Rose Chess Junior Circuit is a series of junior Rapidplay events for junior players aged u18s (as at 1st Sept 2026).

Dates and Venues TBC

Entries are capped at 80 players per event.

The dates for the 2026/2027 season are as follows:

Event 1 - TBC

Event 2 - TBC

Event 3 - TBC

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 events, the highest performing player in each section 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 - £20.00 per individual event
• Entry Fee - Season Ticket - All Events - TBC

To enter, contact us here

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