Sunday, November 1, 2026
WCPL U1850 Round 1 - The Full Ponty vs Haverfordwest Pawn Stars
Haverfordwest Pawn Stars take on The Full Ponty in round 1 of the Welsh Chess Union's U1850 League, 2pm at the Heronston Hotel in Bridgend.
Event Details
- Date & Time
- November 1, 2026 at 02:00 PM
- Location
- Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa, Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AW
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Category
- classic
Haverfordwest Chess Club are playing in the Welsh Chess Union's U1850 League this season as Haverfordwest Pawn Stars. Round 1 is on Sunday 1 November 2026, and we take on The Full Ponty. They are the first-named team, so they have White on the odd boards and we have White on the even boards.
Match Details
- Competition: WCPL U1850 League, 2026–27
- Round: 1 of 7
- Opponent: The Full Ponty
- Start: 2pm
- Venue: all rounds are played on Sundays at the Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa in Bridgend
How the League Works
- Format: Swiss - each round's pairings are published after the previous round is complete
- Colours: the first-named team has White on the odd boards
- Byes: a team with the bye is awarded 2 match points and 4 game points
The 2026–27 U1850 Season
| Round | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday 1 November 2026 | The Full Ponty |
| 2 | Sunday 10 January 2027 (new date) | Paired after round 1 |
| 3 | Sunday 7 February 2027 | Paired after round 2 |
| 4 | Sunday 14 March 2027 | Paired after round 3 |
| 5 | Sunday 25 April 2027 (new date) | Paired after round 4 |
| 6 | Sunday 9 May 2027 | Paired after round 5 |
| 7 | Sunday 13 June 2027 | Paired after round 6 |
Venue and Travel
Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa, Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AW.
This is a club team fixture, not open for outside entries. If you'd like to be considered for the team or need a lift to Bridgend, speak to a club organiser.
Questions?
Join our Facebook group or catch a club organiser at the next Monday meetup. Fixtures and pairings are on the Welsh Chess Union website.