Upcoming Events

2025
Dec
7thWCPL and U1850 League Round 2Best Western Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW
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13thWelsh Junior Rapidplay ChampionshipsNeath Town Hall,
Church PLace,
Neath SA113LL

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23rdBridgend Christmas RapidplayHope Baptist Church,
Bridgend CF311EA
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Entry Form
2026
Jan
23rd – 25thSouth Wales Winter CongressBest Western
Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW

Entry Form
30th – Feb 8th2026 Sligo Chess FestivalDiamond Coast Hotel,
Ennscrone,
County Sligo F26E9F9,
Ireland

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31stWelsh Secondary School Championship Venue to be decided
Feb
14thWelsh Blitz ChampionshipBest Western
Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW
15thWCPL and U1850 League Round 3.Best Western
Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW
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News

 

 

 

WCU Fees 2024-2025

Please note that the WCU fees for season 2024-2025 remain the same as season 2023-24.

These are:

Existing WCU members

Seniors /  Adults: £20      Juniors (U-18 on 1/9/2024): £10

New WCU members

Seniors /  Adults: £10      Juniors (U-18 on 1/9/2024): £5

WCU Ratings Alignment

Dear WCU Chess Colleagues,

As you know FIDE have uplifted sub-2000 players to counter inflation over a period of time.

We have done extensive analysis to remedy this effect on our ratings.

On balance, we are adopting Plan B of the 2 options outlined in the document shown in the link found here:

Please see the above link to document which explains the current situation and conclusions therein.

David Norris

International Rating Officer

 

 

 

Kevin Staveley B.E.M.

It is with great pleasure that the WCU can announce that Kevin has been awarded the BEM in this year’s Birthday Honours list, for services to chess. I am sure you will join me in congratulating Kevin, on this well deserved award. 

ECU E-Magazine September 2020

This can be viewed here.

Amabel Moseley bio

The bio of  Amabel Moseley (a previously unknown Welsh-born British Champion) can now found on the History page.

The Check Weekly 25/9/20

This can be viewed here.

Barry Chess Club

A history of Barry Chess Club edited by Martyn Griffiths is now available on the Club Histories page.

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