Geof Tyrell Best Game Prize Report 2020 – 2024

This competition has not been held since that for 2019 but as noted in our earlier website announcement we are now catching up with the award of four trophies for games played in 2020-21 (combining the two Covid years), 2022, 2023 and 2024. The detailed rules can be found here but briefly to qualify for […]

July 29th, 2025 | Category: International | Comments are closed

Glorney Cup 2025

This will be held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport between 28th – 30th July.

Games start at 10 am and 3 pm on 28th and 29th July and 10 am on 30th July.

Live links are here (There is a 15 minute delay):

Chess.com Glorney: https://www.chess.com/events/2025-glorney-cup-glorney-u18/games Gilbert: https://www.chess.com/events/2025-glorney-cup-gilbert-u18-girls/games Robinson: https://www.chess.com/events/2025-glorney-cup-robinson-u14/games Stokes: https://www.chess.com/events/2025-glorney-cup-stokes-u12/games   Lichess:  Glorney: https://lichess.org/broadcast/2025-glorney-cup-under-18/u9m7vRfj Gilbert: https://lichess.org/broadcast/2025-glorney-cup-gilbert-under-18-girls/NIZZqTH9 Robinson: https://lichess.org/broadcast/2025-glorney-cup-robinson-under-14/cIMeVYGT Stokes: https://lichess.org/broadcast/2025-glorney-cup-stokes-under-12/7kuACVRn […]

July 28th, 2025 | Category: Junior | Comments are closed

David Andrew Bennion RIP

Sadly, the WCU has recently been made aware of the death of David Andrew Bennion.

The Management Board wish to send David’s relatives and friends our deepest condolences on their sad loss.

Below is a biography by his friend Charles Higgie.

Sadly I had to say bye bye to a chess playing friend on Wednesday […]

July 17th, 2025 | Category: Obituaries, Uncategorized | Comments are closed

Welcome Inn Chess Club

This is a Sunday evening Chess Club

The perfect way to unwind, connect, and sharpen your mind in a relaxed, welcoming vibe. ~ Chess, Cheese & Wine nights + Charcuterie & Chess nights are coming soon ~   The intention is for the Chess Club to run biweekly from 6pm on Sunday. The next 2 […]

July 17th, 2025 | Category: National | Comments are closed

Upcoming Events1

2026 June 6thWrexham FIDE Rated Junior Rapidplay Wrexham Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd, Wrexham LL127AGInfo 14thWCPL and Under 1850 League Round 5Best Western Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF355AWInfo 20thWelsh Primary Schools ChampionshipSpringwood Primary School, Pennsylvania, Llanederyn, Cardigff CF239LSInfo July 4thMorriston RFC 150th Anniversary RapidplayMorriston RFC, Heol Gwernen, Morriston, Swansea SA66JS Info 7th – 12thSouth Wales […]

July 15th, 2025 | Category: News | Comments are closed