| Katherine Shepherd |
 Teddy Onslow Teddy is in Year 5 at Sheen Mount Primary School where he started playing chess in David Okike’s chess club three years ago. He plays for his school, Richmond Juniors, Surrey and Ealing Juniors in the Thames Valley league. As well as being taught by David, he has been helped greatly by Sainbayar Tserendorj and his brother Alfie. Teddy also enjoys music, drama, cricket and table tennis. |
 Alfie Onslow Alfie is 12 years old and started playing chess at primary school, before joining Richmond Juniors when he was 9. He currently plays chess for Hampton School, Surrey, Ealing Juniors in the Thames Valley league and Kings Head in the 4NCL Division 2. His biggest achievements to date are winning the U12 West of England Championships, and top U11 in the Terafinal Challenges. He is a member of the National Junior Chess Squad, recently competing in the Czech Republic, and looks forward to representing his country again. Outside of chess, Alfie is a keen cricketer and footballer. He would like to thank David Okike, Sainbayar Tserendorj and his parents for all their support. |
 John Fraser I started playing chess competitively when I was 12 and have been lucky enough to play in several international tournaments since, including the European Youth Championships. After competing in last year’s Glorney Cup, I’m really looking forward to going to Ireland to try and retain the trophy! Aside from chess I enjoy most sports, especially cricket and football, and love listening to music. I’d like to thank Newton Abbot Chess Club and especially Trefor Thynne, Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Devon Junior Chess Association, my parents for taking me to tournaments all over the place, and numerous others who have supported me. (Photo courtesy of RBA photo) |
| Alex Sheerin |
 Harry Grieve |
 Zoë Strong My dad began to teach me chess when I was 5 years old. When I went to Millfield in year 10 I started being coached by Matthew Turner where my chess improved and I managed to win the joint title of Girls U16 British Champion in the summer. |
 Jake Holton Jakob first started to play chess in the Chess Challenge and was school champion. He has been Oxfordshire Megafinal Supremo and participated in several Gigafinals. In other junior events he has been part of a winning Witney J4NCL team; won the Delancy Silver Plate twice; and is currently the National Junior Chess Squad U14 Champion (2014). He has played in the World Schools Individual Championship in Greece in 2014 and the Gibraltar Junior Chess Festival in 2013 and 2014. He also played in the World Schools Individual Championship in Brazil in 2014. He is a member of the England Junior Squad, recently competing in the Czech Republic. |
 Ben Headlong Ben is 11 years old and in Year 6 at Liden Primary School, in September he will start at The Ridgeway School. He has been playing chess since 4 years old, after being taught by mum and dad. He is the current Wiltshire U11, Wiltshire U12, and West of England U12 champion. Other than chess, Ben enjoys acting classes, tennis and table tennis. Thanks to family friend Peter Richmond for his support, along with those at Swindon Chess Club who have made him most welcome in his first season playing adult league chess. |
 Ollie Willson I started playing chess seriously when I was 9; prior to this having played, what can be considered, skittles with my grandad for around a year before. Since then I have entered the national scene: getting into the National Chess Junior Squad, playing in international tournaments abroad and also winning the 2013 Junior Squad Championships and the British Juniors (U16s in Torquay). I played on the England team in Glorney in 2014. I attend Hastings and St Leonards chess club, regularly playing for them in the local Mid Sussex League. I also play in teams for Sussex Chess, both in junior and adult tournaments, including the 4NCL. I attend Bexhill College, in East Sussex. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my time in the chess world. |
 Omeet Atara Omeet started to play chess at the age of six and it soon became an obsession! He has won a number of tournaments including the South of England. He is coached by Andrew Martin IM. Omeet regularly plays for the school team and Surrey. He has represented England at World Schools in 2013 & 2014 and finished 2nd at the 2013 British Championship. In his (limited) spare time he enjoys all sport, reading and is an avid Manchester United fan. Omeet would like to thank Sandhurst Chess Club, RGS Guildford, Yateley Manor School, Andrew Martin and of course his family for their endless support. Omeet attends RGS Guildford School. |
 Elliot Cocks I started playing chess at my junior school chess club. At the age of 10, Trevor Dickerson came to my school and encouraged me to participate in my first chess tournament. I then proceeded to play in the rest of the Essex Grand Prix tournaments as well as the Megafinal and Gigafinal. I won my first tournament at the age of 11 and have rapidly improved since. I now play regularly for Chelmsford, Writtle, Essex and the Anglian Avengers 4NCL team. I am also Essex U14 Champion and recently became Wiltshire and West of England U14 Champion. I enjoy playing chess and will be be proud to represent my country in Dublin. I would like to thank Richard Harding, Trevor Dickerson, Ivor Smith, Robin Slade, Arnold Lutton, Dave Hawkins, Mark McCallum, IM Richard Pert and my family for their continual support and encouragement. |
| Emily Green |
 Joseph Dalton Joseph learned the basic rules of chess from his grandfather Terry and became seriously interested in the game when he moved to Newcastle Royal Grammar School in year 3 and came under the inspirational influence of teacher Paul Bielby. He first represented England at the World Schools Championships in Romania in 2012 and family holidays are now based around a range of unusual chess locations! He also plays for Jesmond in Division 1 of the Northumbria League and was awarded joint best individual performance last year. |
 Daniel Gallagher Daniel was introduced to chess at the age of six by his father, and joined his junior school chess club at the age of eight. He became Essex U11 Champion 2012 and Essex U14 Champion 2013. Daniel was Runner-Up in the U14 British Championships 2013 and 3rd in the U13 British Championships 2013. He recently came =1st in the Bunratty Challenger Event in Ireland. Daniel represented England in the European Schools Championships in Serbia in 2013 and in Greece in 2014 and the Robinson Cup in Cardiff 2013. Daniel cannot wait to represent England again in Ireland this year, and would like to thank his parents for travelling with him to tournaments both domestically and internationally, his wider family and friends for their encouragement, his school for their support, all associated with Essex Junior Chess and Maldon Chess Club, and, last but not least, GM Nick Pert who has helped him develop his chess in leaps and bounds. In addition to chess, Daniel enjoys football, tennis and badminton. Daniel attends King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford. |
| Michael Green |
 Matthew Forster Since learning chess at school, Matthew has been a regular at both Horsham Chess Club and Sussex Junior Chess events, and would like to thank both for the lessons and the fun times as well as the chance to play for their teams and enjoy some very memorable events! As well as chess, Matthew is a regular competitor in basketball, football and Rugby – and is grateful for the support of his friends at Sussex Bears, Heron Way Olympic, and Horsham Rugby club. Matthew attends The Forest School in West Sussex. |
 Tim Lewis I am 12 years old. I go to UCS. I enjoy playing chess and football. I have played in the European Chess Championships for England in 2013 and 204. I would like to thank various people who have encouraged me in my chess, in particular, Sarah Hegarty, Angela Eyton, Lorin d’Costa and Jonathan Hawkins. |
 Oliver Howell Oli joined Sussex Juniors at 3 and has played in several County Championship-winning teams over the years. He has been the Sussex U-11 Champion for the last 2 years, and helped his school Hawthorns to win the IAPS (Prep Schools) U-13 team title in 2014. He has represented England abroad in Austria, Czech Republic, Serbia, Belgium, Poland, Gibraltar and Scotland. He plays for his club Redhill in the top Division of the Surrey league and for Sussex Martlets in the 4NCL. He would like to thank his brother Matt for teaching him how to play chess (at 2!), his parents, Chris Baker and all the coaches at Sussex, and all the inspiring GMs who have coached him on England trips abroad. |
 Max Miller Max was taught to play chess when he was 4 by his father, and he entered his first tournament two years later, where he became the U8 County Champion, and he has been a Northants County Champion every year since, and won many other tournaments. He also likes to play cricket, badminton and the guitar. He would like to thank Alan Brown from Chesspoint and John Warren from the Northants Schools Chess Association for their coaching and guidance. Max was proud to represent England in Brazil and is looking forward to doing so again in Ireland. He attends St. Peters School in Northampton. |
 Coach – Andrew Martin |
 Coach – Lawrence Cooper |