Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation

Rydym yn Ffrindiau - Amici Sumus

Under the Table(bases)

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, July 29, 2018

As an addendum to my prior article on tablebases it is worth knowing that 7 piece bases are now available for download. 

Prior to running off looking for them, make sure your broadband is fast enough (or cooperate with friends) and your choice of engine supports them!

The location will be published here in a few weeks time. Welsh players can get in touch beforehand! 

Norm Watch

Russell Sherwood  Saturday, July 28, 2018

Congratulations to Paul Hatchett on opening his Norm account in style with a CCE Norm in WCCF 5th Invitational

Paul is on target for a CCM Norm as well in this event but will need one more for the titles!

Wales v Italy - Game On!

Russell Sherwood  Thursday, July 12, 2018

Our largest Friendly to date, started today https://www.iccf.com/event?id=75262.

The official start date is the first of September but games can start now (your clocks will be frozen until the 1st of September)

Good Luck to All our players. Whilst our aim is always to win, remember Friendly matches are meant to encourage international comradeship, so enjoy a conversation with your opponent.

As we are, on average, out graded our performance target, based on current ratings is 28.5.

 

 

AUR CYMRU !

Russell Sherwood  Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Congratulations to Eric Nettles on winning the BCCA 2017 Postal Gold Medal Tournament and Russell Sherwood the BCCA 2017 Webserver Gold Medal Tournament

Book Review

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, July 8, 2018

Applying Logic In Chess

5th British Webserver Team Tournament

Russell Sherwood  Monday, July 2, 2018

The 5th incarnation of this event is underway......

This time we see 1 GM, 5 SIM, 18 CCM and 7 CCE taking part.

Division 1 appears to be a mouth-watering prospect with most teams able to harbour genuine title hopes!  Will Y Gwelich NiMo continue their march up the table or reinforced BCCA teams (with some players field trialling IMS!) be able to challenge the dominance of ICCF Warriors and Pawn Stars seen in recent seasons?

Division 2 looks equally interesting with Social CCA A and BCCA Kings looking to bounce back after relegation vying with ambitious Civil Service and Natcor Teams.

In Division 3 Herts and Minds and Schach Dragons look to be likely contenders but as we all know ratings don't always tell the story!

The two Division 4's  A B look to be interesting encounters and almost difficult to call at this point!

This event is so popular that 3 games have already finished!  

Let battle commence!

 

 

Adam Davies - CCE

Russell Sherwood  Saturday, June 30, 2018

Following controlled performances in a World Championship preliminaries and as part of Wales victorious North Atlantic Tournament team has achieved his Correspondence Chess Title, the first of many I am sure!

Job Well Done!

Russell Sherwood  Monday, June 25, 2018

Not a bad feat picking up a CCE and CCM Norm and the CCM Title in one go but that is what Austin Lockwood did today!

Interview with Russell Sherwood

Austin Lockwood  Sunday, June 24, 2018

This week we interview our very own Russell Sherwood!

Player Interview

Russell Sherwood  Friday, June 22, 2018

SIM Joop Jansen

Quote of the Day

Chess holds its master in its own bonds, shackling the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer.

Albert Einstein

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