Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation

Russell Sherwood  Monday, May 28, 2018

World Champion at the 3rd Attempt

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, May 27, 2018

George D. Pyrich Memorial Tournaments

The Scottish Correspondence Chess Association ('SCCA') announced in March 2018 its intention to organise some special tournaments in memory of our dear friend George Pyrich, who sadly died on 16 December 2017.   SCCA thanks those Federation who have already responded very positively to the invitation to participate in the memorial events, however, we would encourage those Federations who have not responded to do so as soon as possible.

All players who I believe knew George has been contacted but if you were not included on that list and are interested please get in touch. Priority will be given to friends of George's

If you want more details please get in touch.

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, May 27, 2018

We are looking to nominate players to this event in the range 2200-2375, 

More details in an email sent to eligible players

If you an interested please get in touch by the 29th of May

Russell Sherwood  Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Congratulations to Aytac Yuce on picking up a CCE Norm in Esko Nuutilainen Memorial Team Tournament SF2 Board 2

da iawn!

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, May 20, 2018

Ian Jones recent rampage continues with a perfect 7/7 score in Swansea University Invitational Tournament, a 7 round rapidplay.

Who says Correspondence players cannot play OTB?

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, May 20, 2018

Thank-you to all those who have volunteered to take part, in which will be our largest friendly match to date on 41 boards!

The Italian's are now putting their team together so we can match opponents as closely as possible.

More instructions will be issued closer to the start of the event

Russell Sherwood  Saturday, May 19, 2018

In this new monthly feature, we will bring a roundup of performance in a number of events. It will run in Four  sections:

1. Non-National Team Events
2. National Team Events:
3. Individual Events: International Team Events and similar
4. Friendly Matches:

So first up we have Non-National Team Events

Austin Lockwood  Saturday, May 19, 2018

Congratulations to the winners, ICCF Warriors!

Engraved trophies will be awarded at the ICCF Congress in Llandudno, in August.

Entries are now open for the Fifth edition of this tournament, please see the annuncement lower down the page.

Russell Sherwood  Friday, May 18, 2018

Book Review

My 120 selected Correspondence Games - SIM Mike Read

Austin Lockwood  Tuesday, May 15, 2018

The Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation (WCCF) are pleased to announce that entries for the Fifth British Webserver Team Tournament are now open; this tournament will start on 1st July 2018. The entry fee remains £20.00 per team. Entries should be sent to [email protected] and include the team name and the names, board numbers, and ICCF ID numbers of the team captain and each of the four players. The closing date for entries is Friday 29th June 2018. We will inform you of payment arrangements on receipt of your entry.

The full rules of the tournament are available on the WCCF website:

https://welshccf.org.uk/content/88

The most significant rule change since the fourth edition is the use of the new ICCF Triple Block time control.

The winner of the fourth edition is still to be decided between SchemingMind B and ICCF Warriors, however all promotion and relegation places have now been decided.

Division One

• Champions: ICCF Warriors or SchemingMind B
• Relegated: BCCA Kings and Social CCA A

Division Two

• Champions: Y Gweilch NiMo
• Promoted: Y Gweilch NiMo and BCCA Sovereigns
• Relegated: BCCA Griffins and Herts & Minds

Division Three

• Champions: White Rose B
• Promoted: White Rose B and Natcor A
• Relegated: Social CCA B and BCCA Cavaliers

Division Four

• Champions: SchemingMind C
• Promoted: SchemingMind C and Civil service B

Please note that each team should include at least two players playing under the flags of Wales, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, or a British crown dependency or overseas territory; there are no restrictions on the nationalities of the other two players. Returning teams should include at least two members from Season Four, or they will be considered to be a new team.

New teams are very welcome, and will normally start in the lowest division, however the WCCF Executive Committee reserve the right to allocate teams to higher divisions where there are vacancies.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

Austin Lockwood

WCCF Secretary