57th West Wales Chess Congress

Pontlliw Village Hall, Swansea - 20th to 22nd November 2026

Entry Form

Tournament Information

Director: Les Philpin

Email: newsilure@hotmail.com

Venue: Pontlliw Village Hall, Carmel Road, Pontlliw, Swansea SA4 9EX

Dates: 20th - 22nd November 2026

1Complete and submit this form.
Your entry is only recorded when you click Submit Entry at the bottom of this page.
2Pay.
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Important: your entry is not registered until you click Submit Entry and see the confirmation page. You should also receive a confirmation email — if it does not arrive, please contact the tournament organiser.

Event Selection *

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Please select an event
Open
Open to all. Prizes: 1st £320, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. A grading prize or prizes will be awarded if entry numbers allow.

Voluntary donation (optional)

The congress is run on a shoestring and donations are gratefully received. Enter an amount in pounds and add it to your bank transfer or cheque.

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Request ½ Point Bye

Open is 5 rounds. You may request 1 half-point bye in the rounds shown.

Too many byes requested
Major (Under 1900)
Prizes: 1st £240, 2nd £130, 3rd £70. A grading prize or prizes will be awarded if entry numbers allow. Ungraded players must consult the Congress Secretary before entering this section.

Voluntary donation (optional)

The congress is run on a shoestring and donations are gratefully received. Enter an amount in pounds and add it to your bank transfer or cheque.

Please answer this question

Request ½ Point Bye

Major (Under 1900) is 5 rounds. You may request 1 half-point bye in the rounds shown.

Too many byes requested
Minor (Under 1700)
Prizes: 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £60. A grading prize or prizes will be awarded if entry numbers allow. Ungraded players must consult the Congress Secretary before entering this section.

Voluntary donation (optional)

The congress is run on a shoestring and donations are gratefully received. Enter an amount in pounds and add it to your bank transfer or cheque.

Please answer this question

Request ½ Point Bye

Minor (Under 1700) is 5 rounds. You may request 1 half-point bye in the rounds shown.

Too many byes requested
EventCategoryEntry Fee
Open Standard £30.00
Major (Under 1900) Standard £28.00
Minor (Under 1700) Standard £25.00

Personal Details

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How do you intend to pay?

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Bank Transfer
Account:
West Wales Chess Congress
Sort Code:
30-95-46
Account No:
02815338
Reference:
(Surname)-Open, (Surname)-Major or (Surname)-Minor
Cheque
Payable to:
WEST WALES CHESS CONGRESS
Post to:
Les Philpin, 59 Cecil Road, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3DF
Please note: your entry is not accepted until BOTH this form has been submitted AND full payment has been made.

Players with mobility issues should contact the Tournament Director before entering.
Last updated: 16th August 2026, 09:50 Welsh Chess Union