Copthorne Progresses to Primary Chess Cup Final 20th March 2026 Uncategorised This week, Copthorne Prep was delighted to host the second round of the Primary Cup Chess Competition, welcoming teams from Ardingly College, Blackboys, and Lancing Hove. Our pupils competed in Group F, which proved to be an exceptionally competitive pool of talented young players. Across three intense rounds of play, our children demonstrated superb focus, strategic thinking, and resilience. We are thrilled to share that Copthorne Prep finished top of the group, scoring an impressive 10 points out of a possible 12, securing our place in the finals later this year at Ardingly College. Every Copthorne pupil who took part should feel extremely proud of their contribution. Their teamwork, concentration, and sportsmanship were noted throughout the morning, and it was wonderful to see them supporting one another in between rounds. We are very much looking forward to seeing our team represent Copthorne Prep in the Primary Cup Final at Ardingly College later this year. It promises to be another exciting stage of competition, and we have every confidence that our pupils will continue to shine. A huge congratulations to all the children involved – we are incredibly proud of you. We look forward to sharing more chess successes with you soon!