last update 24th Mar 2026 19:36

Directions to the Hotel:

FROM THE EAST

Leave M4 at junction 29 and join A48(M). After 4 miles take the exit signposted Cardiff Docks and Cardiff Bay. Take 3rd exit off the roundabout onto another smaller roundabout. Take 3rd exit. Hotel is located on your right.

 

FROM THE WEST

Leave the M4 at junction 30 and take 3rd exit off the roundabout. At next roundabout taken 2nd exit, and at the third roundabout take 2nd exit onto A48(M). Take 2nd exit signposted Cardiff Docks and Cardiff Bay. Take 3rd exit off the roundabout onto another smaller roundabout. Take 3rd exit. Hotel is located on your right.

 

The Mercure Hotel, Cardiff North: To book accommodation please contact the hotel directly.

 

2026 Welsh Under 14, Under 12 and Under 10 Championships

Regulations

Regulations
RATE OF PLAY: UNDER 14/12/10
All moves in 60 minutes with a 10 second increment for each move starting from move 1
UNDER 8
All moves in 20 mins with a 10 second increment for each move starting from move 1.
BYES: Competitors may claim up to 2 half point byes in any of the first four rounds. All first round byes must be claimed at the times of entry.
WITHDRAWALS: Regrettably, refunds will not be considered until the cost of overheads are met.
EXCLUSIONS /
TRANSFERS:		 The organisers reserve the right to refuse or transfer entries
LATE ARRIVALS: All competitors in the U14/12 and 10 will be allowed 30 minutes on their clocks, U8s 10 minutes, in any round and then defaulted.
APPEALS: Any appeal against an Arbiter's decision will be subject to a formal appeals procedure, to be detailed at the event
RATINGS: The Apr 2026 FIDE list will be used in all sections for pairing and rating.
Where a player does not have a FIDE rating, their National Rating will be used.
GDPR: This event is held under the auspices of the Welsh Chess Union. The WCU Privacy Statement can be found at www.welshchessunion.uk/gdpr-wcu-privacy-document/
FIDE: The fide laws of chess apply except where amended on this entry form.
If you do not have a FIDE ID, please contact the WCU rating officer, Dave Norris.internationalratingofficer@welshchessunion.uk Please include the player's date of birth.