WCU AGM

The 2025 WCU AGM will be held on 23rd November 2025 at14.30 via zoom.

If you wish to attend please email Mark Adams at executivedirector@welshchessunuion.uk for joining instructions.

Upcoming Events

2025
Oct
18thLondon Junior Chess Championships
Quailfying Tournament
,Lakeside Primary School,
Ontario Way,
Lakeside,
Cardiff Cf236HB
Info
25th – 26thWelsh Autumn CongressMecure Car,diff North Hotel,
Circle Way East,
Llanedeyrn,
Cardiff CF239XF
Info
Nov
1st – 2nd51st Dyfed CongressInternational Politics Building,
Aberystwyth University,
Aberystwyth SY233DZ
Info
8thNational Youth Team ChampionshipVenue to be decided
9thWCPL and U1850 League Round 1Best Western Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW
14th – 16th56th West Wales CongressPontlliw Village Hall,
Carmel Road,
Pontlliw,
Swansea SA49EX
Info
23rdWCU AGM14.30 via Zoom
28th – 29thJunior Quadrangular Team TournamentChurch Stretton

Dec
7thWCPL and U1850 League Round 2Best Western Heronston Hotel,
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF355AW
20thWelsh Junior Rapidplay ChampionshipsVenue to be decided

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.