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The final Childrens Chess afternoon took place on April 1st 2023

The final Childrens Chess afternoon took place on April 1st 2023

Methodist College hosted the 5th Childrens Chess this School year. With top young chess players having an afternoon of chess tournament and chess puzzles.

The final Childrens Chess afternoon took place on April 1st 2023 - Read More…

We had one of our largest Childrens Chess tournaments in March 2023

We had one of our largest Childrens Chess tournaments in March 2023

With some 45 youngsters we had a fantastic afternoon of chess at Methodist College on Saturday 11th March. With 6 rounds of chess and 22 challenging puzzles to solve.

We had one of our largest Childrens Chess tournaments in March 2023 - Read More…

The first Ulster Fischer Random Championship took place on Sunday 26th March 2023

The first Ulster Fischer Random Championship took place on Sunday 26th March 2023

18 players fought to see who would be crowned Ulster Fischer Random Champion at The Pavilion, Civil Service. The second tournament in Ulster after the Bangor Clubs and the first Ulster Championship. Using a Random starting position for each round.

The first Ulster Fischer Random Championship took place on Sunday 26th March 2023 - Read More…

May 2023 FIDE Rating List

May 2023 FIDE Rating List

Report by Brendan Jamison, FIDE National Arbiter

May 2023 FIDE Rating List - Read More…

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FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 08, 2025 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
FIDE rated Ulster Masters 2025 Please note due to venue capacity, entries will be capped at 44. Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club
National Arbiters (NA) Course and Running Live Boards Nov 15, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Colaiste Wanna, Ballyroan, Co. Dublin
FIDE RATED Lough Neagh Rapid Championship 2025 : Wednesday 19 November 2025 5 Round 12min each player. FIDE rated rapidplay. Venue: Washingbay Centre. Hosted by Washingbay Chess Club. Nov 19, 2025 07:50 PM - 09:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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