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WCU Rating List 2026

The rating list has now been updated with the new 2026 ratings. If you spot any anomalies with your calculation, please contact Dave Norris d.j.norris@outlook.com
 
Mark Adams
Executive Director

Upcoming Events

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

Info
23rdBridgend Christmas RapidplayHope Baptist Church,
Bridgend CF311EA
Info



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

Info
31stWelsh Secondary Schools ChampionshipSt John’s College,
Old St Mellons,
Cardiff CF35YX
Info
Feb
14thWelsh Blitz ChampionshipBest Western
Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW
Info
15thWCPL and U1850 League Round 3.Best Western
Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW
Info
27th – 1st MarchCaernarvon CongressInstitute Building,
Pavillion Hill,
Caernarvon LL551AS
Info
28thStroud Spring Rapid TournamentSt Matthew’s Church Hall,
St Matthew’s Church,
Stroud GL54JE
Info
March
7th – 8thWelsh Spring Congress and Junior Championships (U 18, 16,13, 11, 9)Mecure Cardiff North Hotel,
Circle Way Eat,
Llanedeyrn,
Cardiff CF239XF
Info
21stWelsh Primary Schools ChampionshipSt John’s College,
Old St Mellons,
Cardiff CF35YX
Info

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.