DEADLINE 28th August 2026

Urgent!

Help us make the case for Chess as a Sport in Wales. The Welsh Chess Union is asking players, parents, clubs, coaches, volunteers and supporters of chess throughout Wales to take part in an important Senedd consultation.

For more information about how you can help, click on this link.

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