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Greenisland Football Chess Club are hosting the Winter Blitz Bash 2022

Greenisland Football Chess Club are hosting the Winter Blitz Bash 2022

As winter approaches and the cost of living crisis crashes in on people GFC Chess would like to host a tournament to help the Greenisland Community Fridge. We will be hosting a FIDE Rated Blitz Tournament with the same time controls as the Ulster Blitz Tournament at Christmas. (To allow you to get some practice in)

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Bangor hold double Simul with Eddie Hanzharov and Brendan Jamison

Bangor hold double Simul with Eddie Hanzharov and Brendan Jamison

24 players gathered in Groomsport on Thursday 10th November for a double simul with Eddie Hanzharov (1688) and Brendan Jamison (1842).

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Nov FIDE rating report

Well done to players for getting their debut FIDE ratings and many thanks to Brendan Jamison for organising FIDE events and thereby providing opportunities for players to get FIDE rated.

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Expressions of Interest in National Arbiter Qualification

We are looking for Chess players who are keen to get involved in becoming Arbiters.

Expressions of Interest in National Arbiter Qualification - Read More…

November programming at Bangor Chess Club

A busy month of chess is in prospect at Groomsport Parish Hall.

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The Summer Tournament Weds 13th May at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... May 13, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell Full details will be updated once ticket holders have confirmed their availability. May 23, 2026 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
No Summer Tournament - Weds 27th May Due to International Cricket at the Pavilion - there will be no chess on Weds 27th May May 27, 2026 07:15 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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