Current news in Ulster Chess
Fisherwick Smash Fortress PFC
It was top of the table stuff yet again as QUB hosted Fisherwick in the PFC. Post Christmas results have seen Champions Queen's threaten to pull away from the chasing pack, with the Uni side remaining unbeaten and their rivals unable to rid themselves of inconsistency.
FM Colm Daly Wins QUB Rapid '09
The QUB Rapid 2009 was much publicised as Northern Ireland’s richest ever one day chess event and may also be remembered as among its most incident rich. Few tournaments begin with the controller and top seed trapped in a lift for twenty minutes prior to kick off and culminate in a joyous trophy collection from an emotional Frenchman.
Vorsprung Durch Technik
The internationally rated German Chris Cohrs (FIDE 2211) took to the QUB Chess stage on Monday February 2nd, as he took on all comers and all at once in the Students' Union. The SU's modern Enterprise Unit proved the perfect location for the German doctor to provide an impressive display and a first class evening of chess for all the participants.
Three-way tie in Williamson
First played in 1912, the Williamson Shield is second only in prestige to the Ulster Championship among UCU events.
QUB Chess Crush the Credit Crunch
On Saturday February 7th QUB Chess is crushing the credit crunch with the QUB Rapid 2009!
