The semi-finals of the EPSCA National Primary Schools Chess Championships took place at Prestatyn in North Wales on 14th-15th June. Each team taking part had 5 players plus 1 reserve. There were 6 rounds played over the 2 days. The top two teams from each event qualify for the final. Lisle Marsden school from Grimsby, Lincolnshire entered 2 teams this year. One team entered the U11 section and the other in the U9 section. The U11 team finished =12th out of 30 while the U9 team finished =17th out of 26.
| R1 | Laxton A v Lisle Marsden | 4½-½ | Loss |
| R2 | Lisle Marsden v Hallfield B | 3-2 | Win |
| R3 | R.G.S. B v Lisle Marsden | 2-3 | Win |
| R4 | Lisle Marsden v Blue Coat | 2½-2½ | Draw |
| R5 | Bolton Girls v Lisle Marsden | 2-3 | Win |
| R6 | Lisle Marsden v R.G.S. A | 2-3 | Loss |
| R1 | Lisle Marsden v Dawpool | 3-2 | Win |
| R2 | R.G.S. A v Lisle Marsden | 4-1 | Loss |
| R3 | Lisle Marsden v Hallfield B | 3-2 | Win |
| R4 | R.G.S. B v Lisle Marsden | 2-3 | Win |
| R5 | Lisle Marsden v Hallfield A | 3½-1½ | Win |
| R6 | Bolton Boys v Lisle Marsden | 3-2 | Loss |
Here are some pics from the competition (click on a pic to view it in full size):
