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SUMMARY:♟️ 56th West Wales Week-End Chess Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join the 56th edition of the West Wales Congress\, a friendly but competitive weekender in one of Swansea’s best-connected venues. The event features three sections\, all FIDE-rated\, and is open to any FIDE-registered player from the Welsh Chess Union or another national body. \nIf you are not yet FIDE-registered\, it’s a simple process – guidance is available on request. \n\n🕐 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nRound \n\n\nDate \n\n\nTime \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\nFriday 14th Nov \n\n\n6.30pm \n\n\n\n\n2 \n\n\nSaturday 15th Nov \n\n\n9.30am \n\n\n\n\n3 \n\n\nSaturday 15th Nov \n\n\n2.30pm \n\n\n\n\n4 \n\n\nSunday 16th Nov \n\n\n9.30am \n\n\n\n\n5 \n\n\nSunday 16th Nov \n\n\n2.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees & Prizes\n\n\n\n\nSection \n\n\nEntry Fee \n\n\n1st Prize \n\n\n2nd Prize \n\n\n3rd Prize \n\n\nGrading Prize(s) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen \n\n\n£30 \n\n\n£300 \n\n\n£180 \n\n\n£90 \n\n\nIf numbers allow \n\n\n\n\nMajor (U1900) \n\n\n£28 \n\n\n£220 \n\n\n£120 \n\n\n£60 \n\n\nIf numbers allow \n\n\n\n\nMinor (U1700) \n\n\n£25 \n\n\n£180 \n\n\n£100 \n\n\n£50 \n\n\nIf numbers allow \n\n\n\n\n\n⏱ Rate of Play\nAll moves in 90 minutes with 30 seconds increment per move from move one. \nDigital clocks will be used throughout. \n\n📝 Entry Details\nOnline: via the Welsh Chess Union website \nBy Post: \nLes Philpin \n59 Cecil Road \nGowerton \nSwansea SA4 3DF \nBy Email: newsilure@hotmail.com \nPhone: 01792 418711 or 07970 840247 \n✅ Entry only confirmed upon receipt of payment. \nPayment Options: \nBank Transfer \nSort Code: 30-95-46 \nAccount Number: 02815338 \nReference: [Your Name] \nCheque: \nPayable to WEST WALES CHESS CONGRESS \n\n📋 Additional Rules & Notes\nByes: ½-point bye allowed in any of the first four rounds (must be requested with entry). \nWithdrawals: Refunds only considered once overheads are covered. \nLate arrivals: 30-minute default time. \nPrize policy: No player may win more than one prize (highest prize only). \nRatings: October 2025 FIDE list will be used. \nUnrated players should consult the Congress Secretary before entering Major or Minor. \n\n🌍 Directions\nJust 7 miles from Swansea city centre and 2 miles from J47 of the M4. \nThe venue has a large car park\, and there are shops and pubs nearby. \nMore info at: https://pvh-online.org.uk \n\n📌 Need a FIDE ID?\nWelsh players: email internationalratingofficer@welshchessunion.uk \nPlayers from other federations should contact their national body \nNeed help? Contact the Congress Secretary \n\n🎯 Whether you’re an experienced competitor or a first-timer at a FIDE event\, the West Wales Congress promises a well-run\, friendly atmosphere with competitive chess across all levels.
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LOCATION:Pontlliw Village Hall\, Carmel Road\, Pontlliw\, Swansea\, SA4 9EX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Junior Quadrangular Team Tournament
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