Charitable Chess in Aid of Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support 

With two charitable tournaments over the last few weeks, we’re delighted to share more about Chess played in aid of both the Suffolk Wildlife Trust and MacMillan Cancer Support 

 
15th Martlesham Heath Chess Tournament – Suffolk Wildlife Trust 

We were delighted to be invited to take part in the 15th Martlesham Heath Chess Tournament – a fundraiser for the Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s project ‘Mission 2030’ recently; students from our Senior and Prep Schools taking part.  With 35 entries, comprising of 20 junior players and 15 adult, over £300 was raised for charity.  Well done to Year 9’s Max, Sichen and Arthur, as well as Year 6’s Charles and Year 5’s Samuel who all scored four points out of a possible eight, and also to Year 2’s Daniel who was the youngest player, competing in his first official chess tournament.   

English Chess Federation 24-hour Chess Marathon – Macmillan Cancer Support 

A 24-hour online Chess marathon was held last weekend in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.  The event was also held in memory of Adam Hunt (Head of Chess and Examinations Officer at Woodbridge School 2011 – 2025) and Jonathan Hawkins; two much-loved members of the chess community, who gave so very much personally as players, coaches and mentors.  The marathon saw friends and supporters together to honour their legacy and help others affected by cancer.  Top chess personalities such as Simon Williams, Frankie and Stanley Badacsonyi, Jovanka Houska, Natasha Regan, Matthew Sadler, and many more were commentators  throughout the event on the ECF YouTube channel.  You can find out more about the event at https://www.englishchess.org.uk/24-hour-chess-marathon-in-support-of-macmillan-cancer-support/.