 | Patron: Lord Greg Mostyn |
The 2025 WCU AGM will be held on 23rd November 2025 at 14.30 via zoom.Motions or any other matters for inclusion at the AGM, should be sent to the Executive Director by Oct 27th 2025. (Email: executivedirector@
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| Oct | |||
| 18th | London Junior Chess Championships Quailfying Tournament | ,Lakeside Primary School, Ontario Way, Lakeside, Cardiff Cf236HB | Info |
| 25th – 26th | Welsh Autumn Congress | Mecure Car,diff North Hotel, Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff CF239XF | Info |
| Nov | |||
| 1st – 2nd | 51st Dyfed Congress | International Politics Building, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth SY233DZ | Info |
| 8th | National Youth Team Championship | Venue to be decided | |
| 9th | WCPL and U1850 League Round 1 | Best Western Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF355AW | Info |
| 14th – 16th | 56th West Wales Congress | Pontlliw Village Hall, Carmel Road, Pontlliw, Swansea SA49EX | Info |
| 23rd | WCU AGM | 14.30 via Zoom | |
| 28th – 29th | Junior Quadrangular Team Tournament | Church Stretton | |
| Dec | |||
| 7th | WCPL and U1850 League Round 2 | Best Western Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF355AW | Info |
| 13th | Welsh Junior Rapidplay Championships | Neath Town Hall, Church PLace, Neath SA113LL Info | |
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
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
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.
This can be viewed here.
The bio of Amabel Moseley (a previously unknown Welsh-born British Champion) can now found on the History page.
This can be viewed here.
A history of Barry Chess Club edited by Martyn Griffiths is now available on the Club Histories page.
