WCU Winter Congress 2027/Cyngres Aeaf UGC 2027

The Best Western Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AW. 15th - 17th January 2027

Entry Form

Tournament Information

Director: Kevin Staveley

Email: homedirector@welshchessunion.uk

Venue: The Best Western Heronston Hotel, Ewenny Road, Bridgend. CF35 5AW

Dates: 15th - 17th January 2027

1Complete and submit this form.
Your entry is only recorded when you click Submit Entry at the bottom of this page.
2Pay.
The next page gives you the PayPal button. The bank details are shown with each option below, and repeated in your confirmation email. Please submit this form first, so your entry is recorded.
A part-completed entry from this browser session has been restored. Check every field before submitting.
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 *

* = Mandatory field
Please select an event
Open
Open to all players. FIDE rated.

Request ½ Point Bye

Open is 5 rounds. You may request 2 half-point byes in the rounds shown.

Too many byes requested
Major (Under 1850 FIDE)
FIDE rated. Ungraded players must consult the organiser before entering.

Request ½ Point Bye

Major (Under 1850 FIDE) is 5 rounds. You may request 2 half-point byes in the rounds shown.

Too many byes requested
EventCategoryEntry Fee
Open Standard £32.00
Major (Under 1850 FIDE) Standard £32.00

To qualify for the early entry deduction, entries must be received by 2nd January 2027.

Personal Details

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Optional. The number issued with your WCU membership. Leave blank if you do not know it.

How do you intend to pay?

Click one payment method below.

Bank Transfer
Account:
Welsh Tournament Chess
Sort Code:
30-95-55
Account No:
00919151
Reference:
(Surname)-Open or (Surname)-Major
PayPal

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Pay on the Day

Cash only. Payment will be collected at registration on the day of the event.

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: 4th November 2026, 11:25 Welsh Chess Union