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December 2022 FIDE rating report - 14 more players make a debut

Report by B. Jamison, FIDE National Arbiter The month of November saw a big wave of FIDE-rated events, with 14 players making a debut on the 1st December - 6 classic, 2 rapid and 6 blitz. Very well done to everyone who made a breakthrough

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London Junior Chess Championships, Belfast Qualifier 1st Oct 2022

London Junior Chess Championships, Belfast Qualifier 1st Oct 2022

Methodist College series of Monthly tournaments kicked off with the qualifier for the prestigious London Junior Chess Championships. Six rounds of excellent chess.

London Junior Chess Championships, Belfast Qualifier 1st Oct 2022 - Read More…

Eddie Hanzharov wins Gold Coast Blitz with 6/6

Eddie Hanzharov wins Gold Coast Blitz with 6/6

On 17th November, Bangor Chess Club held its last FIDE-rated event of 2022, the Gold Coast Blitz.

Eddie Hanzharov wins Gold Coast Blitz with 6/6 - Read More…

December programming at Bangor Chess Club

December programming at Bangor Chess Club - Read More…

Belfast South Chess Club 2022-23

Belfast South Chess Club 2022-23 - Read More…

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