FOUR junior chess clubs, Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire, St Albans and Watford, combined last Sunday (13) to provide training for their top juniors.

The clubs, which remain rivals in local competitions, have sunk their differences to form a regional hub, to coach the most promising juniors. 

A total of 35 boys and girls spent more than four hours at the new West London Chess Academy in Uxbridge, listening to expert coaches.  

“The clubs already have several top juniors, including some who will represent England in international events in Rhodes next month,” said coach Roger Lancaster. 

“This joint initiative should help others along the same path in future.”