Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation

Postal Glory

Russell Sherwood Thursday, August 9, 2018

Congratulations to Eric Nettles in winning the BCCA 2017 Postal Gold Medal Tournament

which combined with Russell Sherwood's win in the BCCA 2017 WS Gold Medal Tournament completes a clean sweep in the Gold Medal Events

British Ladies Correspondence Chess Championship 2018

Russell Sherwood Thursday, August 9, 2018

Entries are now open for eligible players for the British Ladies Correspondence Chess Championship 2017-2018, starting in October 2018.

We are lucky enough to continue to have a sponsor for this year’s event so entry will be free.

Please note only players not under a suspension are able to enter the event.

Entries and any enquiries should be made to Russell Sherwood at [email protected]. Closing date for entries is 10th September 2018.

Pob lwc

Russell Sherwood Sunday, August 5, 2018

Good Luck to :

Gareth Yeo:

Max Zavanelli Memorial Tournament Section C

Open des 80 ans de l'AJEC demi-finale 06

Paul Hatchett

Max Zavanelli Memorial Tournament Section D

WCCF are proud to participate in these memorials as Max organised a number of senor events in Wales.

Book Review

Russell Sherwood Sunday, August 5, 2018

e3 Poison: A 21st Century Opening Repotiore

Ian Jones - The Welsh Batman

Craig Evans Thursday, August 2, 2018

Ian is an exceptionally dangerous player, and there is no doubt that he seems to particularly thrive in team events - Ian's best performances seem to come for the 'greater good', and he's not afraid to bloody a few noses! This game is one of my favourites (as it seems an opening I hate get decimated), and gives me the picture of a caped crusader throwing his pieces violently at the opponent. If only he could find his Robin, the Welsh Chess teams could be spurred onto even greater heights. Enjoy!

New Season: A New Hope?

Russell Sherwood Tuesday, July 31, 2018

As the new season approaches us a few reminders:

Make sure you know the deadlines for entries for events you are interested in
Look at your current game load, how many new games can you take on?
Do you have an adjudication dates on any of your current games approaching? If the position is drawn then agreeing terms before the date will save work!
Do you know the new events coming up: (British Champs, WCCF8, Club (BCCA, SM, Natcor……), Counties and Districts, European Champs (Open and Prelim). If not then ask!

British Correspondence Chess Championship 2018

Russell Sherwood Monday, July 30, 2018

The British Correspondence Chess Championship (BCCC) is the premier tournament on the British CC calendar. Running continuously since 1921 and open to all British players, the BCCC has carried ICCF title norms since 2016.

The BCCC caters for players of all levels and consists of a final, a candidates section and a number of reserves sections.

The BCCC is organised jointly by the English Federation for Correspondence Chess (EFCC), the Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation (WCCF) and the Scottish Correspondence Chess Association (ScoCCA).

Further details of the tournament, including the full rules and a list of previous winners, are available on the EFCC website:

http://efcchess.org.uk/bccc.html

Last season’s crosstables can be viewed here:

Championship https://www.iccf.com/event?id=70959
Candidates https://www.iccf.com/event?id=70960
Reserves A https://www.iccf.com/event?id=70961
Reserves B https://www.iccf.com/event?id=70962
Reserves C https://www.iccf.com/event?id=70964
Reserves D https://www.iccf.com/event?id=70965
Reserves E https://www.iccf.com/event?id=70966

There is a first prize of £100 and a second prize of £50

WCCF can nominate up to 2 participants who met the entry criteria, part of which is holding a minimum ICCF grading of 2300. Those players rated less than 2300 may wish to enter the Candidates and Reserves Sections.

Entries close on August 31 and play is due to commence in September 2018. Anyone interested in entering should contact Russell Sherwood for further information. Entries and the entry fee of £10 should be sent to Russell Sherwood, both no later than 15th August 2018.