CSC Junior Grand Prix 2026

We have recently announced the dates for the 2026 CSC Junior Grand Prix. Now in its third year, the Grand Prix is a series of tournaments held in north London, organised by CSC, and supported by a generous sponsor. In each tournament there are five sections: U18, U14, U12, U10, U8. The leading scorers in each section receive vouchers offering free one-to-one tuition from CSC-accredited tutors. The results of each tournament are aggregated, leading to overall Grand Prix winners in each age category. Coaching vouchers are awarded to the highest scorers in each category at the end of the series. The CSC Junior Grand Prix is open to all juniors with ECF Gold Membership (first year is offered free by the ECF).

This year there will be five tournaments at South Hampstead High School in North London, the first taking place on Saturday 14th March, followed by a grand finale at the 2026 London Chess Classic (venue still to be decided). Entry costs a nominal £5 (free for pupils at CSC schools) and we are now accepting entries for the first event. For more details, and to book, click here. Entries are limited to 200 players and we do expect the event to sell out, so please book your child’s place soon. We look forward to seeing them there.