Current news in Ulster Chess
FIDE Rated City of Bangor Congress 23 Sept 2023
Bangor Chess Club continues to deliver top tournaments and brilliant opportunities to play chess. Brendan Jamison reports on Saturdays event.
ECF : Online School Chess Events 2023/24
Information from the ECF on Online School Chess Events 2023/24
UK Open Blitz Championships 2023 - Belfast Qualifier - Sept 30th
An opportunity to qualify for the UK Open Blitz Championships 2023. Belfast is holding one of the 8 qualifying tournaments across the UK.
New FIDE National Arbiters list
The Ireland Federation has now got 9 FIDE-licensed National Arbiters in Northern Ireland. While a couple have retired as active arbiters, it has been wonderful to welcome 4 new additions over the past 12 months.
Brilliant Primary School Chess organisation and resources for teachers : Ficheall
The Ficheall board works closely with selected coordinators in each geographical area of Ireland who, in turn, support teachers to promote chess in their school for the social and cognitive benefits it has for students.
