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Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

Devon Junior Chess

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Chess Tips

MIDDLEGAME TIPS:

* Ignore your opponent's time pressure. Take your own time to find the best moves as you normally would. Don't try and rush your opponent - they are probably more used to playing quickly than you are and may outplay you, or set you a trap!

Contact DJCA

Sorry to say our contact form is mostly used by spambots, so please get in touch as below

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

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