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The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 9th/10th/11th 2023

The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 9th/10th/11th 2023

Many thanks to the Belfast Council and Damien Cunningham for organising the use of the venue - the Ormeau Bowling Hall. We had some 26 students keen chess players studying endgames, playing a tournament, working through worksheets and improving their chess. A brilliant 3 days of chess.

The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 9th/10th/11th 2023 - Read More…

Bangor Chess Club Sam Lynn Memorial Classic 2023/2024

Bangor Chess Club Sam Lynn Memorial Classic 2023/2024

The six-round tournament is set to begin next month.

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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…

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FIDE CLASSIC RATING

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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…

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