Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation

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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!

 

 

Welsh Trios

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, September 9, 2018

Five new Welsh Trio Events started today. Good Luck to All!

Welsh Trio No. 20

Welsh Trio No. 21

Welsh Trio No. 22

Welsh Trio No. 23

Welsh Trio No. 24

These events are ideal for new starters or those who want a light but competitive game load! If you are interested in taking part in future trios please get in touch!

 

 

England vs Rest of Europe Match

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, September 9, 2018

A friendly team match "One Member Federation vs Rest of Europe" is "England vs Rest of Europe" to be played on 100-120 boards. Y

Team Captain for Rest of Europe Team is Artis Gaujens from Latvia.

We have been asked to nominate 4 players (and reserves if enough are interested)

If you wish to take part please contact Russell Sherwood by the 18 of September

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Norm Watch

Russell Sherwood  Saturday, September 8, 2018

Gareth Yeos's fine run continues securing a 2nd IM Norm in 11th European Team Championship - Semifinal 2 Board 7

With his fine win over GM Szczepański in https://www.iccf.com/event?id=74863  Gareth is well on course to secure the coveted third norm!

7th North Atlantic Team Tournament Gold Medal Winners - WALES!

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, September 2, 2018

(5 of 8 Team members shown!)

Welsh Title Winners at ICCF Congress

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, September 2, 2018

Paul Scott

Paul Scott

 

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

Alex Sherwood

Alex Sherwood

 

 

 

SICALM #3

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, September 2, 2018

New Article

Congress Photos

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, September 2, 2018

The main body of Congress photos has now been uploaded. If participants want access please get in touch! Otherwise selected photos will be released on the next few days. 

Provisional Welsh 2018/4 Rating List

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, September 2, 2018

As always this is provisional until the full list is posted. Gareth Yeo continues his climb, although Tony Balshaw also puts on a few points to almost maintain the gap. Special mention goes to Andrew Smith in gaining 42 elo!  Personally quite happy to see the tanker starting to turn!

Pos ICCF Title Name Total G 2018/3 G Change 2018/4 GP
1 451416 IM Johansson, Thomas 26 2578 M 0 2578 0
2 210855 IM Balshaw, Anthony 477 2454 M 16 2470 12
3 810209 CCM Yeo, Gareth 218 2425 M 19 2444 17
4 810160 IM Claridge, John B. 274 2417 M -3 2414 10
5 211672 CCM Lockwood, Austin 212 2387 M 8 2395 3
6 810183 CCM Jones, Ian 249 2382 M -2 2380 9
7 810243 CCM Evans, Craig 111 2366 M 10 2376 12
8 810202 LGM Sherwood, Helen 557 2381 F -9 2372 40
9 810161 CCM Sherwood, Russell 707 2351 M -3 2348 21
10 810139 CCM Adams, Mark 148 2343 M 5 2348 10
11 810179   Varley, Peter 22 2363 M -25 2338 1
12 810182 CCE Dean, Philip 84 2333 M -1 2332 2
13 810163 CCE Keevil, Paul 103 2319 M -1 2318 11
14 810212 CCE Sherwood, Alexander 314 2320 M -12 2308 18
15 810208 CCE Davies, Adam 85 2296 M 2 2298 5
16 810247   Hatchett, Paul 28 2321 M -24 2297 15
17 810137   Thornton, John D. 23 2291 M 0 2291 0
18 810233 CCE Scott, Paul 192 2277 M 6 2283 17
19 810175   Williams, John L. 42 2275 M 6 2281 2
20 810211 CCE Cannon, Dale 87 2274 M 0 2274 1
21 810057 CCE Sinnett, Glyn 169 2246 M 2 2248 7
22 810221 CCE Gibbons, Andrew 65 2243 M 5 2248 2
23 810184   Yüce, Aytaç 109 2223 M 2 2225 3
24 210426   Fordham-Hall, Christopher M. 246 2225 M -6 2219 1
25 810152   Clough, Fred 176 2207 M 0 2207 1
26 810180   Nettles, Paul Eric 50 2183 M 15 2198 3
27 810195   Bevan, Peter M. 91 2125 M 13 2138 4
28 810222   Smith, Andrew 90 2086 M 42 2128 14
29 810165   Bailey, S. 76 2156 M -29 2127 21
30 810259   Denton, Sean 23 2220 M -94 2126 16
31 810075   Wakeham, Marc R. 400 2130 M -9 2121 27
32 810061   Griffiths, Martyn J. 108 2092 M 0 2092 0
33 810045   Vaughan, David Owen 109 2067 M 0 2067 0
34 219118   Robertshaw, Andrew M. 237 2033 M 3 2036 2
35 810255   Morgans, Justin 25 2092 M -65 2027 10
36 810248   Hurn, Robert 16 1994 M 11 2005 1

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