 | Welsh Chess Union (Undeb Gwyddbwyll Cymru)Patron: Lord Greg Mostyn |
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Well done to the three Howell’s School teams who competed in the ECF National Girls’ Schools Southern Semi-Final at St Catherine’s School, Bramley on 15th January. The competition, now in its 5th year, attracted the largest ever entry for a girls UK chess competition, with over 200 girls battling it out for the chance to compete for their school in the Finals. The South Wales and West of England Jamboree took place at Chepstow School on Saturday 14 January. Somerset won the under 14s, Glamorgan won the under 11s, and Somerset won the under 9s. Games played in 2017 can be found in this section. The games from the 2017 South Wales New Year Open and Major can now be found on the Games page. RESULTS OPEN: 1st Grzegorz Toczek (5) 2nd Nigel Ralphs (4) 3rd= Tom Brown, Joe Fathallah, Juan Rodriguez, Dave Turner, Alan Young (3.5) Grading Prizes: Dave Lewis, Hiya Ray MAJOR: 1st Ed Donovan (4.5) 2nd Tom Cooke (4) 3rd = Mike Burrows, Dave Rovaretti (3.5) Grading Prizes: Andrew Jeannes, Morgan Rees Games to follow The deadline for entries for the 2016 award is 31 January 2017; so there is still time to nominate a game (which need not have been played by the person making the nomination). The detailed rules can be found here but briefly to qualify for consideration a 2016 game must be a win or a draw by a player qualified to represent Wales in a FIDE competition against a non-Welsh opponent graded over 2250 and FIDE-rated at least 150 points above the entrant at the time the game was played. We are also reviewing the rules for this competition and comments are invited. Entries should be sent to Howard Williams (howard.swnynant@btinternet.com). Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Howard Williams Continue reading Geof Tyrrell Best Game Prize 2016: Approaching Deadline The December 2016 edition of the ECU Newsletter can be downloaded here.
Dear chess friends all over the world, We have the pleasure of sending you the first newsletter of the International Center for Chess Amateurs (ICCA). The main aim of ICCA is to help chess amateurs (defined as players with ratings below 2300) to find their way within the huge number of tournaments, programs, books, tutors etc., that exist in the world of chess. Continue reading New Year Greetings from the International Center for Chess Amateurs (ICCA) The 2017 Junior Rapidplay Rating List is now available for download from the Grades page. It has recently been confirmed by the ICCF that Helen Sherwood (Wales) has acheived the ICCF WGM title. She will be awarded a medal and certificate shortly. Congratulations Helen! Dear chess friends and colleagues, the ECU President, Board and officers are wishing you a joyous Holiday season.
May the gift of love, happiness, peace and warmth be yours!
With kind regards,
Nadezda Stojanovic
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