Gwent County Chess Association
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Chess in Wales by Martyn Griffiths
Martyn Griffiths' book "Chess in Wales" has been published. Mr Griffiths' history of Welsh chess takes the reader on a journey from the Mabinogion, via Captain Evans, and the players of the twentieth century, to the present day.
The book consists of 338 pages, with 68 illustrations and 32 games, and includes an index of 800 Welsh chess players.
Chess in Wales is available from: Moravian Chess Publishing, Tony Peterson - The Chess Player Publications, and Chess & Bridge
Cwmbrân Crows Win the League
Sat 16th May 2009
Cwmbrân Crows are division one champions. David Cleverly won the D. O. Vaughan Trophy for the best performance over the season, and Jon Gilbert won the Houghton Trophy for the best percentage performance.
A few matches remain to be played in the second division. Malpas B
and Abergavenny B are clear in first and second place. Abergavenny B
have a match in hand from which they need only to win one game
to win the second division.
Latest results |
Division One table |
Division Two Table
Cwmbrân Crows win
Fri 20th February 2009
Cwmbrân Crows won against Newport A to stay at the top of the first division. Abergavenny A have two games in hand, but need to win both to draw level.
Abergavenny B's loss to Newport Rooks keeps them one game
point and one match point behind division two leaders Malpas B.
Malpas C have three matches in hand and could still
catch the two leaders.
Latest results |
Division One table |
Division Two Table
Wins for Abergavenny A & B
Sat 24th January 2009
Abergavenny A and B both won this week. A single game point now separates Cwmbrân Crows and Abergavenny A at the top of the first division.
In the second division, Abergavenny B are now a match point
behind Malpas B with a game in hand.
Latest results |
Division One table |
Division Two Table
News
Ioan Rees awarded FIDE Master Title
Sun 8th February 2009
Congratulations to Ioan Rees on being awarded the FM title by FIDE.
WCU Open Jamboree
Sun 8th February 2009
Gwent won the Open Jamboree on tiebreak. The event, held at Ebbw Vale, was contested by teams from Dyfed/North Wales, East Glamorgan, Gwent, and West Wales.
Read Rej Jones' report of the Jamboree.
WCU U1700 Jamboree
Sun 8th February 2009
Gwent won the U1700 Jamboree on tiebreak.Events
WCU Annual General Meeting
The WCU AGM will be held at 7:30 pm, on Thursday 11th June 2009, at the Briton Ferry Constitution Club, Graig Road, Briton Ferry. [Map]
GCCA AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Gwent County Chess Association is to be held at Panteg House, Griffithstown at 19:15 on the 17th of June 2009.
Welsh Summer Congress
The South Wales Summer Congress will be held at Chepstow Leisure Centre between the 17th and 19th of July 2009. Further details and entry forms can be obtained from kevin [dot] stavely [at] btinternet [dot] com
Summer Events Programme
Wilf Arnold has kindly organised the following events to take place at Panteg House, Griffithstown. Please arrive by 7:20pm to register for a 7:30pm start.
- 15 minute fastplay tournament to be held over two sessions on the evenings of the Wednesday the 10th of June and Wednesday the 8th of July 2009.
- Gwent Lightning Tournament to be held on Wednesday the 12th of August 2009.
West Wales Congress
The 42nd West Wales Congress will be held in the Glamorgan Arms Function Suite, Pontlliw, Swansea between the 16th and 18th of October 2009. Full details are on the entry form.
