1st UWE Rapidplay

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 1st UWE Rapidplay on Sunday 30/11/25! It was a fantastic tournament with Derrick Walker doing an excellent job as the arbiter! 

Congratulations to the winners of each section:

Open:

Three players on equal First place:

Derek Pugh 5/6

Yutong Liu 5/6

Brent Perrin 5/6

U1600:

1st Oleksii Novakov 5.5/6

Equal Second place:

Elmira Walker 5/6

Cameron Gregg 5/6

Chess-Results links:

Open - https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1297432.aspx?lan=1&art=0&SNode=S0

U1600 - https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1297433.aspx?lan=1&art=0&SNode=S0

Welcome to UWE Chess Society!

Are you ready to sharpen your mind and have fun? Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to chess, the UWE Chess Society has something for everyone! We host weekly casual games where you can enjoy puzzles, friendly matches, and great conversations.

For those who want to dive deeper, we offer chess talks, game reviews and analysis, and opportunities to learn new openings together. Love competition? You’ll also have the chance to compete in official university chess events, with the potential to represent the UWE Chess team.

Plus, we’ll organise regular social events where you can meet other chess enthusiasts off the board! Come join us for fun, strategy, and community.

2024/2025 Committee:

President: James Meadows

Vice President: Theo Pritchard 

Treasurer: Izzy Jacobs

Media and Publicity Officer: Jack Morgan

Participation and Equality Officer: Izzy Jacobs

Equipment and Safety Officer: Merlin Saunders

Contact Information:

Email: uwechesssociety@gmail.com

Instagram: @uwechesssociety
Discord: Join our discord server to stay updated on our upcoming events and connect with other members of the society.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWECHESS

We look forward to seeing you on the chessboard!