Welsh Esports League

CHESS.COM

Online Cross-platform19:00 Start 1v1 Premier + Championship Divisions

Wales’ national Chess.com competition. Represent your club and compete for national recognition.

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Tournament Status
Registration Open

Secure your club's place.

Event Information

Registration Open
Participation
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Registered Welsh Clubs only
  • Players must represent a registered Welsh club 
    • Looking for a club, sign up as a free agent
  • Minimum 50% Welsh players per roster

Under 18 requires consent

Minimum age: 16+

Schedule & Location
  • Location: Online
  • Start Date: 01/07/2026
  • Week 1(Groups): 01/07/2026 19:00
  • Week 2(Groups): 08/07/2026 19:00
  • Week 3(Play Offs): 15/07/2026 19:00
  • Week 4(Play Offs): 22/07/2026 19:00
Communication
Communication will be undertaken via Discord 

Please join the official Esports Wales Discord

Format
Weeks 1–2: Group Stage Premier Knockout or Championship Knockout

This tournament uses a scaling format to allow for a changing number of registered teams. Exact group and bracket sizes will be determined based on the number of registered teams. 

  • Stage 1: Group Stage 
  • Stage 2: Single Elimination Premiership Bracket and Championship Brackets 
Additional Information
  • Cross-platform tournament platform
  • Chess.com must be added to your account
  • Score Reporting Is required by both teams after each match
  • 1v1 Match Format 
  • Min 6 Teams. Esports Wales requires 6 full teams for the tournament to run
Partnership
Brought to you in partnership with the Welsh Chess Union


Join the Welsh Chess Union to get involved in Welsh chess and to find your local chess club. 
Live Broadcast
Live on Twitch

Selected matches will be streamed live on the official channel.

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Support
Visit Support Also available via Discord
Notice

Online Only Registered Welsh Clubs