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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 - Cup Pool

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Team P W D L F A GD Def Pts
1 Balrogs 13 10 3 0 44 21 23 0 23
2 White Knights A 12 8 3 1 41.5 18.5 23 0 19
3 White Knights B 12 4 2 6 23 37 -14 0 10
4 Noahs Yard A 13 3 3 7 28 37 -9 1 9

Division One - Plate Pool

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Team P W D L F A GD Def Pts
1 Emperors 14 8 0 6 37 33 4 1 16
2 White Knights C 13 4 1 8 26.5 38.5 -12 1 9
3 Goblins 14 4 1 9 28.5 41.5 -13 0 9
4 Banshees 11 3 1 7 26.5 28.5 -2 2 7

Division Two

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Team P W D L F A GD Def Pts
1 Consuls 17 14 2 1 67 18 49 0 30
2 Noahs Yard B 19 13 0 6 58.5 36.5 22 2 26
3 Hydras 17 10 4 3 52.5 32.5 20 2 24
4 White Knights D 17 12 1 4 53.5 31.5 22 0 23
5 Trolls 17 7 3 7 47.5 37.5 10 3 17
6 Senators 19 6 4 9 45 50 -5 1 16
7 White Knights E 16 6 2 8 33.5 46.5 -13 6 14
8 Harriers 15 6 1 8 33 41 -8 2 13
9 De La Beche 16 4 4 8 30 50 -20 9 12
10 Kestrels 18 3 2 13 29.5 59.5 -30 0 8
11 Hawks 17 1 1 15 19 66 -47 1 3

Championship League

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Team P W D L F A GD Def Pts
1 Gremlins 12 7 3 2 31 17 14 1 17
2 Centurions 11 7 3 1 27.5 16.5 11 0 17
3 Gladiators 11 3 4 4 21.5 22.5 -1 1 10
4 Legionnaires 11 1 4 6 17 27 -10 1 5
5 Imps 11 2 2 7 15 29 -14 6 5

Latest News

Welcoming in Spring of 2025

Welcoming in Spring of 2025, the growth of the league continues with its projects racing ahead. March’s committee meetin

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By Hywel Griffiths 22-Mar-2025

March's Mightiest Volunteer

This month’s volunteer thanks go out to Adam Musson, one of the strongest players in Morriston and 8th best in the leagu

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By Hywel Griffiths 11-Mar-2025

Taking on the Giants

Taking on the GiantsHats off to the juniors that represented both Castell Nedd Chess Club and the West Wales Chess Leagu

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By Hywel Griffiths 10-Mar-2025