last update 16th Mar 2026 11:46
The Frank Hatto Memorial Welsh Individual Rapid Play Championships, 9th May 2026
7 Rounds, FIDE rated
Incorporating
1) Welsh Closed Rapidplay Championship
2) Frank Hatto Cup
3) Hazel J Brunker Rapidplay Cup
4) Welsh Under 18 Rapidplay Championship
5) Welsh Under 16 Rapidplay Championship
Rate of Play: All moves in 15 minutes with 10 seconds per move added from move 1
Best Western Heronston Hotel and Spa
Ewenny Road,
Bridgend CF35 5AW
All players must be registered with FIDE and the WCU
Entry Fees and Prizes
Adults: £35 on the day
Juniors: £25 on the day
Minimum First Prize: £120
The highest placed player rated Under 1800 will be awarded the Frank Hatto Trophy.
The Hazel Brunker Rapidplay Cup will be awarded to the best score by a Welsh Woman
The Welsh Under 18 and Under 16 Championships will be awarded to the highest placed qualified player.
Under 18: Born 2004 or later
Under 16: Born 2006 or later
Further prizes will depend upon entries and will be announced at the Championships.
News
Online entries won't be accepted after 10am on the day of the event. Please pay the controller on arrival. Cash only. The earlier you can arrive the better.
A WCU Event
Tournament Director: Kevin Staveley
57, Treharne St., Cwmparc, Rhondda, CF42 6LH
kevin.staveley@btinternet.com
(01443) 772750