Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

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:

* Open files are precious. If there is one around, with Rooks on the board, you must seek to control or challenge it. Particularly in open positions, control of files is paramount.