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FIDE rating report - March 2023

15 players gained new FIDE ratings in the March 2023 list.

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Ladies Day with WIM Trisha Report

Ladies Day with WIM Trisha Report

A report by Karina Campbell We were lucky to get back to Greenisland FC Chess Club where it all started. On Sunday 26th February, we welcomed ladies from across Ulster and of various playing abilities.

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March and April programming at Bangor Chess Club

March and April programming at Bangor Chess Club - Read More…

Hanzharov wins FIDE-rated City of Bangor Winter Blitz

Hanzharov wins FIDE-rated City of Bangor Winter Blitz

"Fast Eddie" blitzes the opposition at Groomsport Parish Hall

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Geek Retreat Valentine's Day Blitz Report

On Tuesday 14th February, Geek Retreat on Bangor Main Street hosted a special Valentine’s Day Blitz.

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FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026 Saturday 17 January 2026. Check-in at 9:45am. The 6 rounds will be played back-to-back from 10am to 1:30pm Venue: West... Jan 17, 2026 09:45 AM - 01:30 PM — West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT
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FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Rapid Championships 2026 (ages 7-17) Saturday 24 January 2026. Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club. Jan 24, 2026 10:15 AM - 01:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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