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21st South Wales International 7th - 12th July 2026
This Tournament is financially supported by the FIDE Open Aid Project
The 21st South Wales International Chess Tournament
Tuesday 7th - Sunday 12th July 2026
4* Best Western Heronston Hotel and Spa
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF35 5AW
Email: reservations@bestwesternheronstonhotel.co.uk
Phone: 01656 668811
Tournament Director:
Kevin Staveley
57, Treharne St., Cwmparc, Rhondda.
CF42 6LH
(01443) 772750
Web site: Mark Adams executivedirector@welshchessunion.uk
| Timetable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Tues 7th Jul | 10:00 |
| Round 2 | Tues 7th Jul | 16:00 |
| Round 3 | Wed 8th Jul | 10:00 |
| Round 4 | Thurs 9th Jul | 10:00 |
| Round 5 | Thurs 9th Jul | 16:00 |
| Round 6 | Fri 10th Jul | 10:00 |
| Round 7 | Sat 11th Jul | 10:00 |
| Round 8 | Sat 11th Jul | 16:00 |
| Round 9 | Sunday 12th Jul | 10:00 |
| Entry Fees | |
|---|---|
| GM, IM, WGM, WIM | Free |
| FM, WFM | £40 Before 12th June 2026 £60 on or after June 12th 2026 |
| Untitled, FIDE rating over 2200 | £50 Before 12th June 2026 £70 on or after June 12th 2026 |
| FIDE rated 2000-2199* | £85 Before 12th June 2026 £110 on or after June 12th 2026 |
| FIDE rated below 2000* | £120 Before 12th June 2026 £150 on or after June 12th 2026 |
| Concessions |
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| Players in categories marked * who are a) Women b) born 1st Jan 2008 or later c) born 31st Dec 1961 or earlier You may deduct £10 from the entry fee |
| Rate of Play | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rate of Play | 40 moves in 90 minutes, followed by 30 minutes to finish the games. There is a 30 second increment from move 1. |
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| Late Arrivals | In all rounds, late arrivals will be allowed 1 hour and then defaulted. | |