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Naomi Long MLA invites top young chess players to Stormont for Awards and Competition.

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.

Naomi Long MLA invites top young chess players to Stormont for Awards and Competition. - Read More…

6 upcoming FIDE rated events for August/September

6 upcoming FIDE rated events for August/September

Northern Ireland will see 6 FIDE-rated events during mid-August to the end of September. Ranging from blitz to rapid and classic tournaments, there’s something for all. Early booking is advised as most of the venues have a set limit on capacity.

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Danny Roberts comments on City of Belfast play

Danny Roberts comments on City of Belfast play

Danny took the time to look over the games from the recent City of Belfast tournament. He gave us his commentary on one of the games

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4 of our young players make their FIDE blitz debuts in the July rating list

4 of our young players make their FIDE blitz debuts in the July rating list

Brendan Jamison has been a driving force to get as many of our local players onto the FIDE rating ladder. So far in 2022, he has held 12 FIDE rated events during Jan-May and has many more planned for Sept-Dec. This remains his top passion within the local chess scene and each month sees about 4 new local players appear on the FIDE rating lists.

4 of our young players make their FIDE blitz debuts in the July rating list - Read More…

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The Summer Tournament begins Weds 7th May at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 7th May 2025 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... May 07, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Delancey Schools UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal May 10th Our Monthly Children's Chess Tournaments continues with the UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Sat 10th May - an oppor... May 10, 2025 09:45 AM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
GM Simul with Alex Baburin May 23, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast
FIDE RATED City of Belfast Classic Championship 2025 Sat 24th May, Sun 25th May, Mon 26th May Venue: Castleview Suite, Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion, Upper Newtownards R... May 24, 2025 - May 26, 2025 — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE RATED Belfast Blitz Championship 2025 May 24, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — Castleview Suite, Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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