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:

* Don't allow counterplay, e.g. a Pawn race, a counterattack against the other wing, if you don't have to. Defensive play is difficult, and playing the downside of a position without active chances of your own is doubly so. [Many of the best players are masters at snuffing out the opponent's plans.]