last update 23rd Jan 2026 00:08
WCU Winter Chess Congress
Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th January 2026
The Best Western Heronston Hotel
Ewenny Road
Bridgend
CF35 5AW
| Sections | |
|---|---|
| Open | FIDE RATED All players must have a FIDE registration. |
| Major | FIDE RATED Open to any FIDE registered member of the Welsh Chess Union or other National Body with a published FIDE rating of 1850 or below. If a player doesn't have a FIDE rating, then their National Rating applies. |
| 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 |
Tournament Director: Kevin Staveley
57, Treharne St., Cwmparc, Rhondda, CF42 6LH
kevin.staveley@btinternet.com
(01443) 772750
News
Online entries will be disabled at 12:00 midday on Fri 23rd. You can still enter at the venue up until 5pm. Pairings for round 1 will be published at 5:30pm.
Players who need a Welsh FIDE ID should contact David Norris by email. Please include your date of birth.
internationalratingofficer@welshchessunion.uk
From Friday 23rd Jan any problems or emergency please contact the Chief Arbiter, Tony Tatum, directly
tony.tatam@blueyonder.co.uk
07981 868676
| Open | |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee |
£40 |
| Prizes | 1st £150 2nd £100 3rd £50 |
| Major | |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee |
£40 |
| Prizes | 1st £150 2nd £100 3rd £50 |
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).