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Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 took place on Sunday 22nd May.

Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 took place on Sunday 22nd May.

Some 26 players gathered at the Civil Service Pavilion. 12 in the top section and 14 in the intermediate section. With a time limit of 20mins and 5 secs - we were in for some good chess.

Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 took place on Sunday 22nd May. - Read More…

Newry Festival Report

Newry Festival Report

Over the last weekend of May, there was plenty of chess activity in Newry!

Newry Festival Report - Read More…

The Belfast Megafinals took place on Saturday 14th May 2022

The Belfast Megafinals took place on Saturday 14th May 2022

An opportunity to qualify for the Delancey Chess Challenge Gigafinals and to be part of one of the most prestigous and largest of childrens chess competitions. Players gathered at Methodist college for a day of chess and puzzle solving.

The Belfast Megafinals took place on Saturday 14th May 2022 - Read More…

Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report

Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report

Ards hosted a Blitz Championship on Saturday 21st May 2022 and we have the results.

Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report - Read More…

It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Mr. Dennis Thorpe.

It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Mr. Dennis Thorpe.

Steve Scannell remembers Dennis Thorpe who sadly passed away 15th May 2022.

It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Mr. Dennis Thorpe. - Read More…

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