South Wales

CAUGHT a train to Bridgend yesterday afternoon for the South Wales International, which starts today at a Best Western hotel in nearby Heronston.

There are nine rounds over six days, which means three double-round days.

Despite this the time limit is a relatively slow one of 40 moves in 90 minutes, plus 30 minutes to finish, and a 30-second increment throughout.

There are 52 entries, including three grandmasters: SW.