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Established in 1932

West Wales Chess League

The West Wales Chess League is a vibrant community of chess enthusiasts, officially affiliated with the Welsh Chess Union. Our league encompasses clubs and individual members from Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, and Llanelli, fostering competitive play and camaraderie across West Wales.

We're constantly seeking to expand our league with new teams and players. If you have a group of interested players and a suitable venue, we warmly invite you to join our chess family. Don't hesitate to reach out to any committee member for more information on how to get involved.

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to competitive chess, the West Wales Chess League offers a welcoming environment to challenge yourself, improve your skills, and connect with fellow chess lovers in your area.

League Tables

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Division One

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Team P W D L F A GD Def Pts
1 Emperors 2 2 0 0 8 2 6 0 4
2 Banshees 2 2 0 0 7.5 2.5 5 0 4
3 Balrogs 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 0 2
4 Noahs Yard A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Noahs Yard B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 White Knights B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 White Knights A 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 0
8 White Knights C 1 0 0 1 1.5 3.5 -2 0 0
9 Consuls 1 0 0 1 0.5 4.5 -4 0 0
10 Goblins 2 0 0 2 1.5 8.5 -7 0 0

Division Two

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Team P W D L F A GD Def Pts
1 Senators 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 2
2 Tribunes 2 1 0 1 5 5 0 0 2
3 Harriers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Kestrels 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Trolls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 White Knights D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 White Knights E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Hydras 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 0

Championship League

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Team P W D L F A GD Def Pts
1 Centaurs 2 2 0 0 8 0 8 0 2
2 Gremlins 2 1 0 1 3 5 -2 0 2
3 Centurions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Fauns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Imps 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Gladiators 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 0
7 Dryads 1 0 0 1 0 4 -4 1 0

Latest News

59 WEST WALES CLUBS

59 WEST WALES CLUBSByMartyn J. GriffithsIn just seven years’ time the West Wales League will celebrate its centenary. W

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By Hywel Griffiths 16-Sep-2025

Obituary to Christopher Davies

It shows great skill and dedication in the game of chess to represent Wales as a junior in the Gorny Cup, competing agai

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By Hywel Griffiths 14-Sep-2025