last update 12th Apr 2026 17:24
2026 Welsh U14, U12, U10 and U8 Championships
Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th April
also
2026 Welsh U8 Championships
Sunday 19th April 2026
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
Circle Way East,
Llanedeyrn,
Cardiff CF23 9XF
Tournament Director: Kevin Staveley
57, Treharne St., Cwmparc, Rhondda, CF42 6LH
kevin.staveley@btinternet.com
(01443) 772750
| Entry Fee All Sections | |
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| Before 10th April 2026 | £15 |
| 10th April 2026 or later | £20 |
| Qualification |
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| All players must be Welsh Qualified (see Entry Form for Qualification criteria) and Under 14: Born 2012 or later Under 12: Born 2014 or later Under 10: Born 2016 or later Under 8: Born 2018 or later |
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THE UNDER 14, 12 and 10 SECTIONS ARE FIDE RATED Players in these sections must have a FIDE Registration number. Players who need a Welsh FIDE ID should contact David Norris by email: internationalratingofficer@welshchessunion.uk Please include the player's date of birth. |
| Timetable U14/12/10 |
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| There will be three rounds on Saturday, 18th April with round one starting at 10 am. There will be a further two rounds on Sunday, 19th April with round 4 starting at 10 am. |
| Timetable U8 |
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| Round 1 will begin at 10.30 am. on Sunday 19th April The times of rounds 2-5 will be announced at the event. |
| News |
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| Prizes: In each section the players finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd will receive a trophy. |