Welsh Chess Union

04/08/2026

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01/08/2026

Good luck to all our Welsh players competing in the British Chess Championship! Currently watching FM Jonathan Blackburn playing IM Harry Grieve.

01/08/2026

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31/07/2026

Tune in to twitch to hear live commentary of the Esports Wales Chess semifinals! Exciting night ahead!

Esports Wales is the national home of esports in Cymru, bringing players together through competitive gaming, inclusive community spaces, and opportunities to play, compete, and belong.

31/07/2026

So we have come to the end of the Glorney Cup! The Welsh Chess Union would like to express how proud we are of our young players. These players have put in so much hard work and represented our country with much enthusiasm and determination.

We would also like to thank all the parents, our sponsor, Doctors Academy and FM Alexis Harakis for coaching the team. Also thank you to Sergey Popov and Ian Eustis.

Please see below a quote from FM Alexis Harakis:
‘The children put in an outstanding effort with some notable victories. Some children had only come to the game recently and their ability to match their often significantly higher rated opponents was impressive. Only the greater experience made the difference late in many games. This bodes well for future years.I’m very grateful to Sergey and the parents for their support without which this trip would not have been possible. Everyone had a great time meeting players and people from the other teams and the Irish hosts made us feel most welcome with their renowned convivial hospitality.’

30/07/2026

Our young players still enjoying Ireland!

28/07/2026

Have you ever played Chess in a castle? Now’s your chance! Get your entries in juniors!