Checkmate for a 2nd year, in support of Nature!

Checkmate for a 2nd year, in support of Nature!

J Ratcliff

After the success of her 2023 events, International Chess Master, Dagne Ciuksyte has been inspired to organise a 2nd Chess Tournament in support of our Mission 2030 campaign.

Dagne is a chess player, coach and organiser of chess events. She is an International Chess Master who used to compete professionally, representing Lithuania and later England at the large official chess tournaments, Chess Olympiads and European Team and Individual Chess Championships.

Dagne successfully fundraised for our Martlesham Wilds appeal in 2023, inspired by her family's desire to grow a forest.  This year, she is choosing to fundraise for us once again, with all money raised supporting our  'Mission 2030' campaign, to bring more nature back to Suffolk. Funds raised will not only help us to protect the 7000+ acres of reserve we all ready manage, but will also enable us to secure more connected spaces for nature, reconnecting habitats.

Dagne Ciuksyte

Dagne Ciuksyte

Dagne is organising a number of chess competitions in 2026, with the competition on 22nd March 2026 being held in support of Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Mission 2030.

The event takes place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Martlesham Heath. To enter please email the attached completed form by 21st March 2026 to chessdagne@gmail.com