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Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)
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(1) Rooks on the 7th; (2) Use your King
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Devon U18 Invitational 2017
Coaching at the Devon U18 Invitational 2017
Prizegiving Devon Championships 2016
U14 team with the Eustis Cup 2014
Meanwhile in Philadephia
Deep in thought
MSI International Challege Match 2017: the Exeter and Devon team
Devon Junior with the England Team in Uruguay 2017
Chess Tips
OPENING TIPS:
(Hort) 3. Do not make pawn moves without careful planning.