League Tables
News
Rule changes for 2026-27
- The number of rounds will be dependent on the number of teams in the Premier League. The format for the Under 1850 League will be announced once the number of teams in known(Rule 2.4)
- Where clubs have more than one team in the same section of the competition, then there must be separate squads for each team. A combined squad is not allowed.(Rule 10.2)
- The Rating difference for board order has changed to 100 points (Rule 11.3)
Defaults
Should a team default a match then the opposing team will be awarded 2 match points and full game points (i.e. 6 for the Premier League and 4 for the Under-1850 League). Additionally the team defaulting will have 2 match points deducted.
In the U1850 League the team receiving a bye will be awarded two match points and 4 game points.
Squad changes
Squad changes can be made (as per rules) from 3rd–18th January inclusive. No further changes may be made after this date. Please forward any changes by email to Kevin Staveley and CC executivedirector@welshchessunion.uk.
Penalties: Penalty points (0.5 per board defaulted without prior warning) are deducted
from board points to determine match results.
Venue
Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa
Ewenny Road, Bridgend. CF35 5AW
Contact
Kevin Staveley
homedirector@welshchessunion.uk
07885 226743