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Invitation to 5th PCU Student Chess Cup, Antwerp, Belgium, 24-26 November 2023

Invitation to 5th PCU Student Chess Cup, Antwerp, Belgium, 24-26 November 2023

INVITATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL BELGIAN CHESS FEDERATION TO THE 5th PCU STUDENT CHESS CUP. OPEN FOR ALL UNIVERSITIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION CHESS PLAYING STUDENTS.

Invitation to 5th PCU Student Chess Cup, Antwerp, Belgium, 24-26 November 2023 - Read More…

After 16 weeks of the Summer tournament we have 3 remaining weeks how do things stand?

After 16 weeks of the Summer tournament we have 3 remaining weeks how do things stand?

We have had 16 weeks of exciting chess. With some 48 players and some 187 games of chess. There are 3 sections and the scores are the percentage of wins. Players must play 10 games and there are special rules for the last 3 weeks. How do things stand?

After 16 weeks of the Summer tournament we have 3 remaining weeks how do things stand? - Read More…

Ulster Championships 2023 - Results

Ulster Championships 2023 - Results

The Ulster Championships returned this August bank holiday weekend to Elmwood Hall, QUB. Players battled out for the title over 3 days and 6 games!

Ulster Championships 2023 - Results - Read More…

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