Senior event: FIDE rated. Open to any FIDE-registered member of the WCU who is Welsh Qualified. Players must have reached the required age during the year of competition. Under 50s Event: FIDE rated. Open to all FIDE-registered players who are aged 49 and under

The Newport Chess Congress 2025 A Welsh Chess Union ratified FIDE Rated Tournament Fri 15th, Sat 16th & Sun 17th August 2025 The Gwent County Chess Association invites you to enter: OPEN, MAJOR (U1900), MINOR (U1650) 5 Round Swiss All Section are FIDE rated

Sunday 20 July 2025 Playing schedule 10:30; 11:25; 12:15; lunch break; 14:00; 14:50; 15:40 6 Rounds in one Section limited to 60 players 15 min + 5 sec increment after each move ECF July ratings will be used for initial ranking (highest from standard, rapid or blitz) For players without any ratings, the rating allocated...