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 332 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
Abergavenny A & Cwmbrân Crows win
Sat 29th November 2008
This week saw wins for Abergavenny A and Cwmbrân Crows. Abergavenny A are now one point behind league leaders Monmouth, with a game in hand.
In the second division, the top of the table encounter
between Malpas B and Abergavenny ended in a draw, leaving Maplas B
at the top of the league.
Latest results |
Division One table |
Division Two Table
Monmouth and Pontypool Draw
Sun 26th October 2008
Monmouth and Pontypool drew their match to stay level
at the top of the first division.
Latest results |
Division One table |
Division Two Table
Abergavenny and Pontypool Win
Sun 19th October 2008
Abergavenny and Pontypool won their matches to draw
level with Monmouth at the top of the first division. In the second
division Abergavenny B won their match to draw level with Malpas B
on match points and are only one game point behind.
Latest results |
Division One table |
Division Two Table
News
WCU U1500 Jamboree
Sun 26th October 2008
Gwent and East Glamorgan contested this year's U1500 County Match over nine boards at Ebbw Vale on Sunday the 26th of October. The final score was East Glamorgan 11.5 - Gwent 6.5.
The top Gwent scorer was Phil Smith with 1.5/2
[2008-11-07] John Thornton's report is now available.
Robert Taylor Wins Gwent Closed
Sun 28th September 2008
Robert Taylor scored 5/5 to win the 2008 Gwent Closed Championship held at Panteg House from the 26th to the 28th of September. See crosstable for full result.
Gwent Lightning
Fri 15th August 2008
The Gwent Lightning Tournament was held at Panteg House on the 13th of August 2008. Eight players contested a six round Swiss, with Terry Hill and Stan Owen tying for first place with 5/6.
Events
South Wales Winter Congress
The 34th South Wales Winter Congress will be held from Friday the 2nd to Sunday the 4th of January 2009 at the Chepstow Leisure Centre, Chepstow.
Entry forms are available from the WCU website
