last update 1st Apr 2026 22:51

2026 Welsh Chess Championships - Entry Form


Including the Welsh Women's Championship and Welsh U21 Championship

Tournament Information

Director:

Email:

Venue:

Important: All players must have a valid FIDE ID to participate. If you don't have one, please contact David Norris at internationalratingofficer@welshchessunion.uk (include your date of birth). Also, make sure you hit the Submit button to complete your entry. You should receive a confirmation email. If not, please contact the tournament organiser.

Event Selection

*=Mandatory Fields
Please select an event
Welsh Closed Championship (including Welsh Women's Championship and Welsh U21 Championship)
All participants must be registered members of the WCU and also registered with FIDE as Welsh at the time of entry.
Welsh Open Championship
Open to all players. FIDE rated.
EventBefore 20th MarchAfter 19th March
Welsh Closed (Adult)£40£50
Welsh Closed (Junior*)£30£40
Welsh Open (Adult)£35£45
Welsh Open (Junior*)£25£35

*Juniors: aged under 18 on 1st January 2026

Welsh Qualification Criteria *

All participants in the Welsh Closed Championship must be Welsh qualified in at least one of the following ways:

IN ADDITION, ALL PLAYERS MUST BE QUALIFIED IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
You must select at least one Welsh qualification and at least one additional qualification

Personal Details

Payment Method *

Please select your payment method:

Bank Transfer
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Reference:
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Payment will be collected at registration on the day of the event.

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Please note: Your entry will not be accepted without completing the entry form AND making the full payment.

Players with mobility issues should contact the Tournament Director before entering.