 | Welsh Chess Union (Undeb Gwyddbwyll Cymru)Patron: Lord Greg Mostyn |
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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
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST To all parents of junior players The European Schools Tournament will be held in Limerick University in the Republic of Ireland from May 30th to June 8,th 2024. This is an individual tournament, second in importance only to the European Youth Championship. It travels around Europe each year and will not come this close to Wales again for decades, if at all. The age categories are under seven, nine, eleven, thirteen, fifteen and seventeen, all on January 1st, 2024. In each category there is an open tournament and a separate tournament for girls. Entry to the tournament is open, but it must be made through the Welsh Chess Union. The tournament will take the form of a nine round Swiss and the time limit will be all moves in 90 minutes with a 30 second increment from move one. The total cost is 899 euros per person, whether player or accompanying adult. This includes nine nights accommodation in single en-suite rooms in the university, full board from lunch on May 30th to breakfast on June 8th, transport to the tournament venue from either Dublin or Shannon Airport and back, entry fees, registration fees and all taxes. The deadline for registration is Monday, February 19th. Flights have to be booked by then, as the relevant information is required as part of the registration. While the tournament coincides with the half term holiday, it occupies part of two separate weeks, which means that the participants will have to be absent from school for at least two days and probably more. Parents are advised to consult their children’s schools about dates and permission to be absent. You should stress the point that the children are representing Wales in an international tournament. This is bigger than the rugby Six Nations! Expressions of interest are requested by Monday, January 22nd. Please contact the WCU Director of Junior Chess, Mr. Ian Eustis. (e mail: ianrhos@hotmail.com).
It is with great sadness that we have heard that Alan Falconer passed away on 6th January. Alan originally played for Swansea University in West Wales during the 1970s and then Rhyddings for many years. He will be sadly missed by his many friends. Alan’s cremation will be on Friday 9th February at Morriston Crematorium at 3pm. February 3rd & 4th Welsh juniors 12 years+ training weekend
Open to all Welsh juniors 12 years and over all ability levels to signup for a weekend of chess training by FIDE Masters.
FM Jonathan Blackburn & FM Ioan Rees covering a range of topics with the main focus on Endgames
Venue: St. Peter’s School, Southey Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF 23 4SP
Saturday 11am -4.30pm
Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm
£30 for a day or £50 for the weekend.
To sign up contact Ian Eustis ianrhos@hotmail.com
Or Jonathan Blackburn at jonathan.blackburn1985@gmail.
Former Barry player Richard Hanscombe had his life saved recently while playing chess. Further details here. The Welsh Chess Union has obtained some funding from FIDE to run an adult player development programme in the period January to April 2024. This programme will be taken by one of several coaches and will involve six two hour online sessions during the 4 month period. The coaching will be structured for players of different standards from those seeking selection for next year’s Olympiad to club players. Groups will be put together of similar standard players to work with a specific coach for the period. Dependant on the level of interest the costs of these sessions will be subsidised by the funding received. If you are interested in being involved in this programme can you please get in touch with Jason Garcia on 07543545734 by Recently the 2023 FIDE World Senior Championships took place in Terrasini, Italy between 24th October and 6th November. He finished on 6/11 and finished in 60th place. Very well played! The Castell Nedd Chess Club pizza party was a booming success as numerous juniors came along for gaming and snacks. Throughout the evening, kids battled against computer operated chess sets, solved puzzles on Fire Tablets, and played games against new friends and faces. Accompanied by Domino’s pizza, it was a delicious treat for all who attended.
Castell Nedd Chess Club has run for 45 years, its fundamentally aims directed at supporting junior chess in the Neath Port Talbot area. Rather than a club to invest in winning tournaments and titles, it has concentrated on the socialising and entertainment aspects that the game can provide for youngsters, even those with financial hardships or special requirements. The National Lottery has now helped to take this to another level. Blaendulais, Blaengwrach, Cefn Saeson, Cymmer Afan, Cwmnedd, Gnoll Primary, Llangatwg and Crymlyn Primary all took part, sending pupils along who were interested in the game. Interacting with local schools is an essential part of spreading the chess word amongst kids, and it is because of establishments such as these that success in this area can be achieved.
Much as many believe that chess is a game of silence, it can be a time to get to know new people and make new friends. Eight-year-old Annabelle summed this up when she stated, “I really enjoyed getting to know people and playing against new players”, though another junior’s words, “I love playing chess and eating pizza. I’d come back next week.” does show that a slice of Italian cuisine helps! With aid from organisations such as The National Lottery, Castell Nedd will be able to have more successful events and provide the community interaction that is ever needed in today’s trying world.
Open 1st Alexis M Harakis 4.5/5 =2nd Daniel Wells, Allan Pleasants and Tim Kett 3.5/5 Major 1st Scott Hammett 4.5/5 2nd Lef Zografos 4/5 =3rd Yaroslav Sharhorodsky, Emma Zihan Kong , Joshua McKenna, Graham Ashcroft and Mark Thomas Minor Govind Anandkumar 4.5/5 =2nd David Belochkin and Kedar Walke
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