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National Youth Chess Association This page is here to help promote some of the chess events organised by the NYCA (National Youth Chess Association).
Details may change from year to year, but this page should give you an idea of how it is organised, and what to expect if you are interested in taking part.
Just as EPSCA organise and run events to promote and encourage chess for children of primary school age (up to 11), so NYCA organise and run events to promote and encourage players from 11 to 18.
NYCA's Inter-Association Championships are national competitions for teams of players.
Each team represents their area and competes against similar teams from other parts of the country.
If you would like more details, get in touch with Traci Whitfield.
Contact details in the right hand column.
NYCA's Inter-Association Championships are divided into four sections: Under 18, Under 16, Under 14 and Under 12.
Each section is a one day competition, played on Saturday or Sunday some time between late September and November each year.
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 Rate of play.
Each player is expected to use a chess clock and has
45 minutes to complete all moves
in each game.
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How many players in a team?
Under 18 section: 8 players in a team.
Under 16 section: 8 players in a team.
Under 14 section: 12 players in a team.
Under 12 section: 12 players in a team.
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 Prizes.
Members of the winning team and team finishing second in each section of each championship will receive trophies / salvers.
Further prizes may be available and will depend upon how many take part.
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 What is the timetable?
Each tournament lasts from roughly 11am to 6pm.
There are usually 4 rounds:
| Round 1 |
11.15 - 12.45 pm |
| Round 2 |
1.00 - 2.30 pm |
| Round 3 |
2.45 - 4.15 pm |
| Round 4 |
4.30 - 6.00 pm |
Each player plays one game per round.
Each round is followed by a break for refreshments etc.
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