Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation

British Correspondence Chess Championship 2018-20

Russell Sherwood Sunday, September 9, 2018

The latest incarnation of the British Chess Championship has begun!

Wales is represented by five credible contenders and with the event being Category 6, two wins secure the IM Norm, four the SIM.

From this, I am sure that the midnight oil will be worked looking for these results!

Counties and Districts Correspondence Chess Championship

Russell Sherwood Sunday, September 9, 2018

Are you interested in playing for either West or East Wales in these Team events?

Last season's crosstable is shown below

https://www.iccf.com/event?id=71174

We maintain 1st and 2nd teams in both West and East. Both 1st teams play in the highly competitive Ward-Higgs Division, whilst the 2nd (developmental) teams play in lower divisions.

If you are interested in taking part or would like more details please get in touch with either Ian Jones (West) or Russell Sherwood (East)

Welsh regional teams have dominated this event in recent years, let's keep this up!

Closing date is 23rd of September.

2018/4 Rating list now available

Russell Sherwood Sunday, September 9, 2018

The new list has now been included. Overall results look to be the same as predicted. Well done to Gareth and Tony with their continued rating progression!

For an indication of the spectacular advance of Welsh CC , try comparing this to the 2012/1 list!

Situations Vacant

Russell Sherwood Sunday, September 9, 2018

Two interesting opportunities exist within Correspondence Chess:

ICCF Webmaster. - Tasked with maintaining the ICCF Website

WCCF Tournament Controller - we are always looking to help players develop into the organisational side of things. A great first step is to become a Tournament Director. In this role, you would oversee a number of events and work towards the prestigious ICCF International Arbiter award.

In both cases, if you have any interest please get in touch with either Austin Lockwood or Russell Sherwood for a no commitment discussion or further details!