last update 9th Dec 25 22:34
WCU Winter Chess Congress
Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th January 2026
The Best Western Heronston Hotel
Ewenny Road
Bridgend
CF35 5AW
| Timetable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Friday 23rd Jan | 18:30 |
| Round 2 | Saturday 24th Jan | 10:00 |
| Round 3 | Saturday 24th Jan | 15:00 |
| Round 4 | Sunday 25th Jan | 10:00 |
| Round 5 | Sunday 25th Jan | 15:00 |
| Sections | |
|---|---|
| Open | FIDE RATED All players must have a FIDE registration. |
| Major | FIDE RATED Open to any registered member of the Welsh Chess Union or other National Body with a national published grade of 1850 or below. |
Tournament Director: Kevin Staveley
57, Treharne St., Cwmparc, Rhondda, CF42 6LH
kevin.staveley@btinternet.com
(01443) 772750
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Players who need a Welsh FIDE ID should contact David Norris by email. Please include your date of birth.
internationalratingofficer@welshchessunion.uk
Players with mobility issues should contact the organiser before entering.
IGOR DOKLESTIC
igor@doklestich.uk
07817 604014
| Open | |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee Before Jan 10th 26 |
£30* £40 after Jan 10th |
| Prizes | 1st £150 2nd £100 3rd £50 |
| Major | |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee Before Jan 10th 26 |
£30* £40 after Jan 10th |
| Prizes | 1st £150 2nd £100 3rd £50 |
*Players born in 2007 or later may deduct £5 from entry fee PROVIDED ENTRY IS RECEIVED BEFORE 10th JANUARY 2026
No player may win more than one prize. In the event of a tie prize money will be shared (no tie breaks will be used).