Current news in Ulster Chess
NI RAPID GRAND PRIX - FIDE RATED
During the 2022/2023 season, Northern Ireland will host ten FIDE rated tournaments in an exciting Rapid Grand Prix. At the end of the season, the Rapid Grand Prix champion will be awarded a special engraved cup.
Ethan Cole plays for Ireland at the Glorney Cup 2022
Absolutely brillant to have Ethan Cole playing Board 1 on the Ireland team playing at the International Glorney Cup in the Stokes Tournament.
News Story: Newry FIDE Summer Classic doubles capacity
For the upcoming FIDE-rated event in Newry on Sunday 14th August, the U1800 Summer Classic, we were limited to 18 players but have now taken a second room at the arts centre to increase capacity to 36. We have also increased the number of trophies/shields/cups available to win.
The Summer Tournament Scores after 12 weeks of games
After 12 weeks of games. How do players % stand.
Naomi Long MLA invites top young chess players to Stormont for Awards and Competition.
On Friday June 10th a celebration of young chess talent took place at Stormont. Students, Parents, Principals, Teachers were the guests of Naomi Long MLA for the morning with a tour of the building, a chess tournament and an award ceremony.
