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The group consists of various administrative papers and related documents, 1975-2014, of the Welsh Chess Union and its affiliated clubs in Wales.

The file contains papers relating to the British Chess Federation, 1983-2005; consisting of correspondence (1983-1986); minutes (1986), and programmes for the British Chess Championships (1986 and 2005).

The file consists of correspondence and papers, 1980-1982, relating to the British Chess Federation.

The file consists of papers relating to the British Isles Chess Co-ordinating Committee, 1977-1985, including correspondence (1981-1985); and minutes (1977-85).

Memorabilia from Chess Olympiads, comprising a black backpack style bag produced for the 1990 Chess Olympiad, Novi Sad, Serbia (then Yugoslavia) which belonged to Welsh chess player Iolo Jones; together with Jones’ photo ID card pass issued to competitors in the 1992 Chess Olympiad in Manila, Philippines.

Papers relating to the FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Chess Olympiad held in Nice, 1974, where the Wales team competed internationally for only the second time. The papers comprise issue 11 & 12 of 'Y Ddraig' magazine, which featured an extended report on the competition; a copy of the official FIDE record of Round 6 of the final matches, including the results of a game between Welsh player Iolo Jones and Lajos Portisch; and a copy of the official FIDE record of Round 9 of the final matches, including a match between famous chess players Lajos Portisch and Boris Spassky, and featuring the Wales team's results on p.3.

The file contains mainly Welsh Chess Union committee correspondence, 1984-1987, relating to organisational matters, meeting agendas, and chess congresses. The file also contains some newspaper cuttings (1984); forms for the 26th Chess Olympiad (1984); and a copy of the FIDE Laws of Chess (1985).

The file contains general correspondence and related papers, 1983-1986, consisting of correspondence from committee members regarding matters such as the W.C.U. constitution, newsletter, club ties, and the Welsh Ex-pats Chess Association. The file also conatins newsletters (1984-1986), and copies of the Welsh Chess Union constitution, drafts, and rules (1985).

The file consists of correspondence and papers relating to the Commonwealth Chess Association, 1980-1986.

The file consists of papers relating to the Welsh Ladies Chess Association, 1978-1983, containing correspondence, minutes, score sheets, and newsletters.

The file consists mainly of correspondence, reports, and newsletters relating to the Welsh Ladies Chess Association, 1984-1988. The file also includes a postcard (1984).

The file consists of papers relating to national and international junior chess tournaments, 1984-2006, including the Glorney and Faber Cup; Cardiff and the Vales Schools Chess Championships; the World Junior Championships; the Gausdal Chess Festival; the World Youth Festival; the U16 World Championships; the Lloyds Bank Welsh U11 Chess Championship; The World U14 Championship; Festival Echiquéen de la Jeunesse; and the Hallsberg International Junior Tournament.
The file also includes some W.C.U. Junior Committee minutes (1984-1986); a copy of the 'Junior News Yearbook' (1984); a book of press cuttings (1985-1988); and a Telegraph TV and radio guide (1996).

The file consists mainly of correspondence and papers relating to international chess tournaments, 1978-1981, including the European Team Championships; the British Chess Federation Congress and B.C.F. Championships; the Leigh Grand Prix; the Copenhagen Open; the Wales v Ireland 'Celtic Congress'; the 'Celtic' Triangular International Tournament; and the World Championship Zone 1 Tournament.
The file also contains a copy of the B.C.F. 'Yearbook of Chess 1981-82'' (1981).

The file consists of correspondence and papers, 1974-1977, relating to national and international junior chess tournaments including the Glorney Cup; W.C.U. Junior Interzonal; the Gasunie Tournament; the W.C.U. Jamboree; the British Championship; the Gwynedd League; and the Welsh Under 18 and Under 15 Championships.

The file contains correspondence and papers, 1980-1983, relating to national and international junior chess tournaments including the E.C.I. Tournament; the Bagneux International Under 15 tournament; the World U20; World U16; The Gasunie Tournament; the Glorney and Faber Cups; the Ladies World U20; the World Junior Chess Championships; the European Junior Chess Championship; the Welsh Seconary Schools Chess Knock-Out Cup; the Youth Team Championships; and some regional Welsh junior tournaments.
The file also contains some minutes of W.C.U. Junior Committee meetings, reports, and junior grading lists.

The file consists of correspondence and papers relating to international chess tournaments, 1982-1986, including the British Championships; the Commonwealth Championships; the Dutch Open Chess Championship; the International Zone 1 Tournament; the European Team Championships; Lucerne Chess Olympiads; the World Chess Team Championships; the Mens' and Ladies' Chess Olympiads; the Wales v Ireland match; the European Clubs Cup; the Twinning Chess Competition; and the World Youth Team Championship. The file also contains some minutes of the W.C.U.International Committee (1985).

The file consists of correspondence relating to Welsh Chess Union disciplinary matters such as player conduct and financial inaccuracies, 1985-1986.

The group consists of papers relating to financial matters, 1975-2013.

The file contains Welsh Chess Union financial statements and reports, 1975-2013.

The series consists of general correspondence of the Welsh Chess Union and related papers, 1979-2001.