First and foremost chess should be fun! This is the ethos of Ojays, the Oxfordshire Junior Squad Chess Club. We meet weekly on Thursdays between 6.15pm and 8pm, either in person or online, to develop young chess players in preparation for county tournaments and individual competitions.

Club Dates

Spring Term 2024 - Ojays Club Sessions

Ojays sessions this term will be Thursday evenings online or Friday in person.
The majority of sessions will be coached by Dr. Andrew Varney and some sessions with guest coaches subject to availability.

Dates
  • Thursday 18 January - Online (Zoom) - FM David Zakarian
  • Friday 26 January - In person - Dr. V - Yarnton Village Hall
  • Thursday 1 February - Online (Zoom) - Dr. V
  • Friday 9 February - In person - Dr. V - Yarnton Village Hall
  • Half-term break
  • Thursday 22 February - Online (Zoom) - Dr. V
  • Thursday 29 February - Online (Zoom) - Dr. V
  • Thursday 7 March - Online (Zoom) - Dr. V
  • Thursday 14 March - Online (Zoom) - Dr. V
  • Friday 22 March - In person - Yarnton Village Hall - *Simul with CM Kenneth Hobson*!
The typical format will be:

Online Sessions
    • 6.15-7pm - a mini-tournament on Chesskid.com,
    • 7-8pm - chess coaching on Zoom.
    In-Person Sessions
      • 6.15-7pm - informal games
      • 7-8pm - a group coaching session.
      Recent special events have included a Chess Party and Family Bughouse and Crazy Blitz tournaments.

      For more info, including fees and membership benefits, please contact Andrew Varney.