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Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

Devon Junior Chess

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      • Middlegame Strategy
        • Be kind to your pieces
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        • (1) Rooks on the 7th; (2) Use your King
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Gallery

Devon U18 Invitational 2017

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Coaching at the Devon U18 Invitational 2017

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Prizegiving Devon Championships 2016

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U14 team with the Eustis Cup 2014

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Meanwhile in Philadephia

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Deep in thought

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MSI International Challege Match 2017: the Exeter and Devon team

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Devon Junior with the England Team in Uruguay 2017

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Chess Tips

OPENING TIPS:

3. Move minor pieces out first, not your Q or RRs which can be attacked and lose time

Contact DJCA

David Regis,  71 Mary Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9HQ  

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