Welsh Chess Union

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

If you are not a member of the Welsh Chess Union, details about how to join, in order to enter online competitions, can be found here:

https://t.co/7yt4F2jId2

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

@Melfo1 Hi Melfo! See here:

https://t.co/7yt4F2jId2

To join, and take part in online competitions, you can contact Kevin Staveley, the Home Director, at [email protected].

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

The Welsh Online Chess Championships start TOMORROW:
https://t.co/hbsYN6AxS5
The Closed Welsh Championships has only 8 entries, and it's a qualifier for the British! The Major has slightly more at 12, and the Minor only has 7! You have until midday today to enter!

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

@Jonbchess What a great idea! We'll look into it, Jonathan. Would you be willing to produce it? :)

[Bloomberg Square Mile Relay @SquareMileRelay]

@WelshChessUnion thought you and your community might be interested in our debut Virtual Chess event for corporate professionals 👉https://t.co/pxGVxLUddS 😃

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

@SquareMileRelay Oooh, interesting! Retweeted :)

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

Welsh Chess Union back on the scene, Welsh Chess Union we're mean and we're keen #Chess #Welsh

In all seriousness though, chess in Wales remains vibrant and active, even during lockdown. For details of online events and more, see our FB page

https://t.co/9Kwc4wixB6

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

@MagnusCarlsen Patzers, all of them. Come play in Wales with the big boys, we've got at least one FM.

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

@AlirezaFirouzja @FIDE_chess G'wan lad.

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

Grzegorz Toczek (Cardiff and Poland) came first with 9/11 in the Welsh Blitz Chess Championship on Sunday in Pencoed. Paul Hatchett (Malpas) was the highest placed Welsh qualifying player and hence became Welsh Blitz Champion with 8/11.

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

The new Welsh Rapidplay Champions are Ian Jones (Morriston), Jonathan Gilbert (Cwmbran) and Tom Brown (Cardiff) after each scored 5/6 at Pencoed on Saturday. Congratulations!

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

The fourth round of the Welsh Premier League took place on Sunday with leaders, The Vale, crushing White Knights 5 1/2 - 1/2 to move two points clear at the top. Nidum are in second after beating Abergavenny narrowly. The top two have qualified for Europe with one round remaining

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

It is now less than three months to the big event! The South Wales International in Cardiff starts on the 7th July. There are 4 GMs currently signed up: Turner, Arkell, Chatalbashev and Petrov. #Cardiff

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

Watch out for the forthcoming report on the Welsh Chess Championship which ended in an exciting three way tie!

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

Do not forget the Welsh Rapdiplay (28th April) and the Welsh Blitz Championship (29th) at Pencoed Miners Welfare Hall, Heol-y-groes, Perncoed, Bridgend CF355PE. Entry forms at the Welsh Chess Union website.

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

We are back and running! This weekend sees six Welsh premier league teams battling out at the same venue in Round 4: Melyncryddan Community Centre in, Neath. Come along and watch the action from 1.30 pm. Currently, "The Vale" are top of the league and are unbeaten.

[Chess Journal App @chessjournalapp]

Hi @WelshChessUnion Wanted to say ChessJournal is free in August if you want to try it or tell your members. Thanks! https://t.co/9IhZc6Jv51

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

Imogen Camp - British U16 & U15 Girls' Chess Champion and awarded Roy Clues Trophy for Best Welsh Performance 2016

[Welsh Chess Union @WelshChessUnion]

Cymru am byth ! ⚽️

[Rydal Penrhos School @RydalPenrhos]

Prep School chess stars reach semi-finals of national competition @WelshChessUnion:

https://t.co/NcAfBwMfhr