Current news in Ulster Chess
Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 10 - 11
Another two weeks and some 10 games. We are almost half way through the tournament. Players are still welcome even if they wish just to play a couple of games to get into the practice of long focused chess.
Dexter Harris helps Ireland gain 3rd place at the Glorney Gilbert International 2020
Junior international teams from England, Belgium, Wales, Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland. Competed online in different age group sections for cups in the Glorney Gilbert International 2020.
Ulster Youngster selected to play for Ireland in Glorney Gilbert International
Youngster Dexter Harris has been selected for the Irish International Under 12 Team to play at the Glorney Gilbert International
Irish Championships to be held 1st - 9th August 2020.
The Irish Championships will run from 1-9 August in Coláiste Éanna; entries close on July 25th.
July 20th Today is International Chess Day
The International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20, the day the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded, in 1924. The UN have organised a Zoom meeting and invited chess players to join see below for details - starts at 3:00pm (BST).
