2026 Solihull Junior Open

2026 Solihull Junior Open

The 2026 Solihull Junior Open is a junior chess tournament taking place on Sunday 28 June 2026 at Light Hall School, Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2PZ.

Organised as part of the Warwickshire Junior Grand Prix, this event gives young chess players the opportunity to enjoy competitive over the board chess in a friendly and well-structured tournament environment.

The event includes rating-limited sections for both primary school and secondary school children, helping players compete against others of a similar playing strength. There will be four rating-limited tournaments for primary school children and three rating-limited tournaments for secondary school children.

The tournament is ECF rated, with all sections submitted for English Chess Federation rating. The Under 18 Open section is also FIDE rated, making this a valuable event for juniors looking to build competitive tournament experience and develop their official chess rating.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Venue: Light Hall School, Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2PZ
Location: Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands
Event Type: Junior chess tournament
Rating: ECF rated, with the Under 18 Open also FIDE rated
Format: Rapidplay
Part of: Warwickshire Junior Grand Prix
Organiser: Alex Holowczak

Sections

The 2026 Solihull Junior Open is designed for school-age chess players, with separate rating-limited tournaments for younger and older juniors.

The event includes:

• Four rating-limited tournaments for primary school children
• Three rating-limited tournaments for secondary school children

This structure helps create fairer pairings and more enjoyable games, giving juniors the chance to play opponents at an appropriate level.

Who Can Enter?

The tournament is ideal for:

• Young players entering one of their first rated chess events
• School chess players looking for more competitive experience
• Junior club players aiming to improve their ECF rating
• Stronger juniors looking for challenging rated games
• Players taking part in the Warwickshire Junior Grand Prix

Warwickshire Junior Grand Prix

The tournament forms part of the Warwickshire Junior Grand Prix, giving young players the chance to compete across a series of junior chess events and gain experience throughout the season.

For juniors who are already active in school chess, club chess or county chess, this is a great opportunity to continue developing their skills in a rated tournament setting.

Entry

Each entry is £20, with online entry available through the official entry form:

Enter the 2026 Solihull Junior Open online

Players, parents and guardians should check the official event page and entry form for the latest details, including section eligibility, entry requirements and tournament rules.