West Wales Chess League

Congratulations and best wishes to Allan Welch who celebrated his 100th birthday recently. Allan was a keen and support

The entry form for the congress has been updated with a couple of bits of information about how to get a FIDE grade and

Dennis Thomas, of the Castell Nedd chess club, has just celebrated his 90th birthday (2nd October). Dennis came to the

With the Crown and Sceptre no longer available the Castell Nedd club have now successfully found a new match night venue

The annual Lightning Tournament was held on Monday 5th September 2022 at the Morriston Chess Club.Not surprisingly , con

After a 2 year absence the West Wales Chess Congress returns. Organised once again by Les Philpin it is begins on Frida

The season starts with the traditional Lightning Tournament which this year takes place on the 5th September 2022 at the

The 83rd annual general meeting in what was the League's 90th year was duly held at the Morriston Chess Club on the 27th

Report by the organiser Bill Hewitt.The annual West Wales Chess League Rapidplay was played at Morriston Rugby Club, Sat

Name Club GradeTom Brown Cardiff 2203William Hewitt White Knights 2087Jason Garcia White Knights 2070Ian Jones Nidum 200

Venue – Morriston Rugby ClubHeol Gwernen, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea SA6 6JSRATE OF PLAY - 25 minutes & 10 second increments

As we learn to live with the effects of the Covid pandemic the League is now adopting some semblance of normality. So s