The 3rd girls' coaching and tournament event took place on the 12th March in Reading at Kendrick School. 38 girls played in all. They were organised into 10 teams of 4 players.

There were 5 rounds, 6 coaching sessions and a lunchtime quiz (which added to each players' score). Personal scores are out of 18 (3 points for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a win. 3 points were available from the lunchtime quiz). Team scores are out of 72.

The coaches were again spectacular and I would like to extend my thanks to Ruth Sheldon and Heather Lang for helping the day run so smoothly. I would also like to thank the school, staff and all the parents who helped, especially Peter Davey from Berkshire Junior Chess.

No player could win more than one prize, which were presented in the following order of priority: age group, board and team.