Current news in Ulster Chess
Greenisland buzzes with speed chess extravaganza
Tournament report by Brendan Jamison, National Arbiter 33 players gathered at Greenisland Baptist Church on Saturday 22 February for 10 rounds of thrilling blitz chess. This is the first time the Ulster Chess Union has ever held an event in this area and it was a wonderful success.
Breaking news: Strand 2 win Division 2
Strand were chasing Belfast South in what looked like an impossible mission.... but....
Top Ulster Youngsters playing Chess at Methodist College
On Saturday 8th February 2020 a brilliant chess afternoon took place at Methodist College. Part of the Monthly series of Schools Chess tournaments run by the Ulster Chess Union.
BREAKING NEWS: Strand Chess Club wins Silver King league Champions 2020
The Strand Club wins the Silver King, the coveted Division 1 trophy awarded to Champions of the Belfast & District Chess League. It is the second year in a row that the mighty East Belfast team has dominated the local chess scene with it’s blend of youth development and top local chess champions.
Winter Tournament - Thompson and Ruben win best game prizes
As the post-Christmas portion of the Winter Tournament gets underway, two best game prizes for the pre-Christmas portion have been awarded.
