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Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions.

We have two competitions left. Saturdays March 8th and April 12th from 12:30pm at Methodist College. So plenty of time to qualify for the Stormont award ceremony and elite competition to be held at Stormont in June.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions. - Read More…

You don't want to miss this FIDE rapid! It's our biggest Saturday event of the season...

You don't want to miss this FIDE rapid! It's our biggest Saturday event of the season...

The Ulster Rapid Championship on Saturday 1 March at Groomsport. The entry list so far....

You don't want to miss this FIDE rapid! It's our biggest Saturday event of the season... - Read More…

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess.

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess.

The annual monthly Ulster Chess Union chess tournaments continued on Sat. 8th February 2025. With some 36 youngsters playing some brilliant chess.

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess. - Read More…

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 7 more players making a FIDE rating debut

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report - Read More…

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after the first 2 competitions.

After the Nov and Jan Childrens Chess tournaments what are the standings for the Grand-prix. With an explanation of the rules.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after the first 2 competitions. - Read More…

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