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Michael Waters wins the Ulster Open Bullet Championship 2020

Michael Waters wins the Ulster Open Bullet Championship 2020

The Ulster Open Bullet Championship was run online on Friday 3 April on LiChess.

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69 Blitz it out in UCU’s first online event

69 Blitz it out in UCU’s first online event

On Wednesday 1 April, we had 69 locals battling it out in the Ulster Cyber Blitz Championship #001. Report by Brendan Jamison, Ulster Chess Union Tournament Director

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Ulster Cyber Rapid Championship #001

Time control: 10+5 Sunday 5 April 2020 6pm to 9pm (UK/Ireland time)

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SURGE OF LOCAL PLAYERS MAKE THEIR FIDE DEBUT IN APRIL 2020 RATING LIST

UCU Tournament Director Brendan Jamison publishes the lattest FIDE ratings for local players. The UCU having run this year a considerable number of FIDE rated tournaments the number of players with FIDE ratings is increasing.

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Ulster Cyber Blitz Championship #001

Ulster Cyber Blitz Championship #001

UCU first online tournament - April 1st starting 7:00pm.

Ulster Cyber Blitz Championship #001 - Read More…

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