59 WEST WALES CLUBS

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

Farewell to De La Beche Chess Club

It is with great sadness that we announce the folding of the De La Beche Chess Club at the start of this season. The clu

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

Welcome to 2025

The new season is now underway, and it’s already been great to see some exciting matches taking place. There’s also been

RIP Alun Dacey August 2024

Alun Dacey RIP

Lightning Chess Tournament Announcement - 2025

Lightning Chess Tournament AnnouncementLightning chess is one of the most thrilling forms of the game. Fast-paced and un

The Welcome Inn

Chess in West Wales is on the rise — and the West Wales Chess League is delighted to welcome its newest addition: The We

Castell Nedd Simultaneous 2025

Two Simultaneous Displays Held Last TuesdayLast Tuesday saw two simultaneous chess displays take place.Jonathon Thomas,

The Summer Holiday July Player of the Month

Running a chess club full of students can be a tricky task — but one player took on the challenge back in 2016. Donovan

AOJ 2025

The AOJ: Another Resounding SuccessThe AOJ was once again a great success, drawing in 35 entries—the second-highest in i

EJ Clarke 2025

EJ Clarke Tournament Wrap-Up – Another Fantastic Year!Another year of the EJ Clarke tournament has come to a close, endi

Volunteer of the Month, The First Days of Summer

Maurice "Moss" McCarthy: June Volunteer of the Month and Welsh Chess StalwartBorn in 1953, Maurice "Moss" McCarthy has b