19th May, 2012, the Middlesex Central Megafinal will now take place at Isleworth & Syon School, Ridgeway Road, Isleworth.  Click on "Megafinal Information" to find a map.

We will post the results of the 41 Megafinals and/or lists of Gigafinal Qualifiers as they come to hand.  You can find this information at http://www.ukchesschallenge.com/MFResults12/ResultsMatrix2012.html

Twenty four Chess Challenge champions are currently taking part in the World Schools Chess Championships in Romania.  The competition lasts from 28th April until 6th May and you can follow their progress at http://www.wscc2012.ro/

Entry forms for your qualifiers and a covering letter have been sent by post to all registered schools and clubs.  Please email ukchesschallenge@aol.com if you have not yet received yours.

The covering letter includes a form for claiming the Jack Spot prize.

Some of the Megafinals are now arranged and some are to be confirmed.

You can see the currect state of affairs at http://www.ukchesschallenge.com/megafinal_info_2012.html
Please keep an eye on this page as we will be updating at regular intervals.

There are three Last Chance Saloons planned at the moment (see link): http://www.ukchesschallenge.com/LastChanceSaloons12.html.  Watch this space for further announcements.

If you would like a chance to qualify for the 2012 Delancey UK Schools Chess Challenge, look for a Last Chance Saloon near you.

They are intended for players who just missed out on qualifying from their school tournament, or for those players whose schools have not been able to run the first stage this year.

There is still time to enter the Chess Challenge but there is a late payment charge of £6 to be added to the entry fee. 

Those who have already entered should receive their packs early in the New Year.  Please let us know at ukchesschallenge@aol.com if you are concerned about the arrival of your pack.

The late entry fee will now not be charged unless your entry is posted after 22nd December.
Email ukchesschallenge@aol.com with "Please check our entry" in the subject line, if you are unsure about your entry status.  Please include your postcode.
Mike Basman