The modern Welsh Chess Championship was inaugurated in 1955. The champion earned a place in the British Championship. The Henry Golding Individual Trophy for the Welsh Champion References (results through 1994) (results through 1986) Men's Welsh Champions 1955–1970 Men's Welsh Champions from 1971 Ladies' Welsh Champions (1955 onwards) External links Welsh Chess Union Chess national championships Women's chess national championships Championship 1955 in chess Awards established in 1955 1955 establishments in Wales National championships in Wales