Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

TBC

2026/27 dates and venues to be confirmed

49th East Devon Chess Congress 2026

OPEN, U-1900 MAJOR, and U-1650 MINOR http://www.eastdevonchesscongress.org/

Date:

Friday, March 20, 2026 - 18:30

Venue:

Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Queen Street, Exeter

Full Devon Chess Calendar -- adult and junior

https://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/calendar

Chess Tips

MIDDLEGAME TIPS:

* The struggle of Bishop(s) against Knight(s) is crucial: the Bishops are not always better but in all positions you must strive to make your minor piece(s) better, or make the position suit them more.