Here is the place to find out all the latest news about Barclays Bank Cymru / Wales Chess Club. We are sometimes a little odd but never boring! Membership is open to all Staff & their families, whether current, retired or those having left under the various early leaver schemes as laid down by the Bank's rule book at any time.
Disclaimer
Barclays Bank Cymru Wales Chess Club was a member of the former Barclays Bank Sports Club. Whilst this club is no longer formally affiliated with Barclays PLC we have been given authority by Barclays to continue operating under our historic name.
Officers:
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Chairman |
Peter Bray |
League |
Marc Wakeham |
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Bray |
Phil Jones |
Wakeham Blitz |
Ian Burrows |
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Mike Roberts' Memorial |
Justin Morgans |
Webmaster |
Marc Wakeham |
Tournaments & Current holders:
Over The Board
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League |
The Bray |
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Justin Morgans (2023) |
Justin Morgans (2023) |
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Mike Roberts' Memorial |
Wakeham Blitz |
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Justin Morgans (2023) |
Justin Morgans (2023) |
Grand Slams (OTB)
Three players have completed a "Grand Slam" of all four trophies. Justin has now achived the honour TWICE!
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Peter Bray |
1999 / 2000 |
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Marc Wakeham |
2004 / 2005 |
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Justin Morgans |
2013 / 2014 & 2023 |
Server
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League |
The Bray |
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Marc Wakeham (2023) |
Marc Wakeham (2023) |
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Mike Roberts' Memorial |
Wakeham Blitz |
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Neil Evans (2023) |
Marc Wakeham (2023) |
Grand Slams (Server)
No players has completed a "Grand Slam" of all four trophies.
Latest News
The World Championship candidates events are underway
The Open event can be watched here:
Whilst the Women's event is here:
OTB League
The League has a fresh look to it this season with early draws for Justin and Marc. It is going to be interesting to see who comes out on top this time around.
The games are on the website for you to take a look.
OTB Bray
Ian, Justin, Marc and Peter are in the Semi-final hat for August.
The game are on the website for you to take a look.
OTB Mike Roberts’ Memorial
If you are not available let the controller and Peter know as soon as possible.
Tornelo League
Marc Draws level with Neil and Phil gets his season back on track with wins Vs Justin and Peter respectively.
The games are on the website for you to take a look.
Tornelo Bray
The August Semi-Finals are Neil V Justin and Phil plays Marc
Tornelo Mike Roberts' Memorial
Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible
ICCF
Martin, Neil and Marc play ICCF events, in particular international matches for Wales. If others are interested in some links to follow games or see details of how to get more involved in ICCF events. Personal events see a charge for playing. If you are interested in playing in events take a look at Calendar of events or New events on the ICCF Website.
Marc Wakeham is a holder of the CCM title.
Welsh international games
Club members continue to play in representative games for Wales This page shows how we are doing.
VENUE
Peter Bray's home or Whitchurch British Legion if Peter's is unavailable.
Watch the forum for updates!
Or Online "live" Games are being played at www.tornelo.com
Where are they now?
Aneurin Hughes, Paul Horner, Marc Omar just some of the names that have graced the club in the past. Where are they? It would be great to get these guys back on board even if it is just for the Server events.
Puzzles and Studies
Take a look at some puzzles and studies here test your skills. Answers will be added after the next club night. Keep looking here for next puzzles. The first half dozen are fairly easy to get you started.
Forum
All the latest news and chat can be found on the forum.
Contact Details
07748 604 968
Next Meeting
Wednesday 1st My 2024, 1930 hrs.
Venue Peter Bray's
Current League tables OTB & Tornelo
OTB
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Pl |
W |
D |
L |
Pts |
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Justin |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1.5 |
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Phil |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2.5 |
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Marc |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1.5 |
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Ian |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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Martin |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0.5 |
|
Peter |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Tornelo
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Pl |
W |
D |
L |
Pts |
|
Neil |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Marc |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Justin |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Phil |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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Peter |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
