Welsh Junior Rapidplay Championships 2026

Melincryddan Community Centre

Cryddan Rd., Neath, SA11 1TB

Under 14, Under 12, Under 10 & Under 8 - Saturday 12th December 2026 11am
Young chess players at a tournament
Welsh Junior Rapidplay Championships 2026 Melincryddan Community Centre · Saturday 12th December 2026 11am

Welcome

The Welsh Junior Rapidplay Championships return for 2026, with four age sections — Under 14, Under 12, Under 10 and Under 8. All players must be Welsh qualified.

DateSaturday 12th December 2026 11am
VenueMelincryddan Community Centre
Cryddan Rd., Neath, SA11 1TB
SectionsUnder 14, Under 12,
Under 10, and Under 8
Format5 rounds, Rapidplay

Sections and entry fees

SectionEntry fee
(£20 after Dec 9th)
Eligibility
Under 14 £15.00 Born 2012 or later.
Under 12 £15.00 Born 2014 or later.
Under 10 £15.00 Born 2016 or later.
Under 8 £15.00 Born 2018 or later.

Rate of play: 5 rounds, all moves in 15 minutes with a 10 second increment per move. Players may claim up to 2 half-point byes in any of the first 3 rounds.

How to enter

Enter online using the entry form. Your entry is confirmed once the £15.00 fee has been received. You can pay by PayPal, by bank transfer, or in cash on the day — the details appear after you submit the form and are repeated in your confirmation email.

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Contact

Tournament Director: Kevin Staveley
Telephone: 07885 226743
Email: homedirector@welshchessunion.uk

Last updated: 25th September 2026, 13:39 Welsh Chess Union