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League Season 2021/22 Review

League Season 2021/22 Review

Congratulations to Strand 1 and Belfast South 2 (Kelly's Heroes) on winning the Division 1 and Division 2 league titles respectively.

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Bangor marks the end of the Season

Bangor marks the end of the Season

Bangor Chess Club held a mini rapid and its annual awards ceremony on Thursday 28th April

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Aprils Childrens Chess. Saw some 27 young chess players enjoy an afternoon of chess.

Aprils Childrens Chess. Saw some 27 young chess players enjoy an afternoon of chess.

Methodist College held the monthly series of Childrens Chess. April 16th 2022 saw the last in the series that contributes to the Grandprix points over the year. An enjoyable afternoon of chess games and puzzles. May sees the Delancey Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinals.

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Board Prizes 2021/22 Season

Board Prizes 2021/22 Season

The following are the board prize winners for the 2021/22 season!

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Fruithill Simul Report

Fruithill Simul Report

Fruithill Chess Club held a simultaneous with club members and previous Ulster Champion, Michael Holmes on Monday 25th April

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** FULL ** Summer Chess School 2025 - August 6th/7th/8th Weds - Fri This event is now ** FULL ** The Ulster Chess Union is running a 3 Day Summer Chess School for Children, Beginners to Ex... Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 — Ormeau Park - Ormeaul Bowling Club hall
The Summer Tournament Weds 6th August at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 6th August and the 14th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if ar... Aug 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE-rated Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Queens University, South Dinning Hall, Belfast
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
18th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 1-5 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 18, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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