Evie Kirton wins the English Under-16 girls' chess title

The competition was the inaugural English Youth Championships promoted by the English Chess Federation.

Evie travelled to Nottingham with mum Claire and after some very close games gathered the required number of points to win the title.

Evie Kirton wins England Under-16 girls' chess title at the inaugural English Youth Championships in Nottingham. (Image: Supplied)

This culminates a remarkable few months for Evie Kirton, having won the Basingstoke Chess Club Henshaw Shield for players rated 1,600 and below, with an entry of over 30 players.

Another amazing achievement was reaching the final of the Basingstoke Individual Championship, losing out to the club’s top player, Steven Jones.

Basingstoke Chess Club are greatly looking forward to the forthcoming Basingstoke Chess Congress.

The congress last year was a success with 80 players participating in the various competitions.

The event offers everything for people interested in chess.

There are two groups for the rated players, adult and junior (under 18), with prizes.

There are also two other groups for unrated players, adult and junior (under 18).

This should appeal to the casual players who play for the enjoyment of the game.

BCOT is the excellent venue and a café and a book stall will be available.

Entry is via Eventbrite.

Rated competitions: Adults and juniors - £30.

Unrated competitions: Adults and juniors - £10.

By David Graham