​Folkestone Junior Chess Club
"Its not the winning, its the taking them apart that counts."
Latin motto: Um gonna pol bothiar armsan legsov.
The FJCC is home to the innovative Folkestone System: a quick and colourful way to learn the openings of chess.
1-1 Potential new members are invited to a 1-1 at 9:30-10am or 1.30-2pm.
This is to assess their ability and decide which group to put them in, and allows them to get acquainted with the club and the coach. There is no fee for this.
Beginners/Youngsters 10-11.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Seniors - meet 11-12:30+
Afternoon session: 1-1 is 2-3:30 onwards.
Summer holidays The club is weekly through the summer holidays.
Tournaments are held every 3 months for those children interested. Tournaments are currently January, April, July, October.
Fees. For 2023-24 will be £100 and covers approx 30 sessions plus tournaments. A pro rata sum is taken with a small premium for new kids joining during the year. Payment is only asked for when a child has decided to join and taken the oath.
Dates: Jan 6, 20, Feb 3, 17 Mar 2, 16, 30 Apr 13, 22 May 11, 25 Jun 8, 22
Jul 6, 20 Aug 3, 17, 31 (Summer extra: Jul 27, Aug 10, 24)
Sept 14, 28 Oct 12, 26 Nov 9, 23 Dec 7, 21
Tournament dates, provisional April 20th, July 13th, October 19th
Going forward. As the club continues to grow the above is subject to change.
DATA PROTECTION. In running the club I require an email address and use it only to confirm attendance and on occasion other necessary messages. I ask for a telephone number for messages on the day. This is to avoid parents having a wasted journey to the club, or to communicate problems etc... I ask for a child's date of birth as it helps with assessing their ability, and their school to monitor how the club is being promoted.
To enquire please email first via the CONTACT PAGE - do not leave it to the last minute, do not attend without emailing first, as it only causes disruption.
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Please do not attend without confirmation from the club of the booking, to avoid errors and wasting time. Please check SPAM for replies to enquiries, as the address email may not be recognised the first time.
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​An email is sent out on the Thursday before the meeting and asks for confirmation as to who will and will not be attending.​
The replies help with organising the sessions.
​DISCIPLINE Any child who behaves in a way contrary to the well being of the club and its members will simply be made to leave. This covers damaging or disruptive behaviour, not being interested in chess, and anything deemed contrary to the well being of the chess club.
​FOOD/EATING POLICY. Do not bring food to the club unless given permission - this is due to the modern prevalence of allergies which could be harmful to other members attending.