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Muldoons 1 edge ahead

Muldoons 1 edge ahead

(B&D League Week 15) After handily beating Ballynafeigh 2, plus a win in a rescheduled match against QUB 1, champions Muldoons 1 have overtaken Silver King rivals Ballynafeigh 1.

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5 NI players scoop awards at Bunratty

5 NI players scoop awards at Bunratty

A report from our chess reporter - Brendan Jamison. Northern Ireland players do well at Bunratty.

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GM Mark Hebden v Belfast

GM Mark Hebden v Belfast

English GM Mark Hebden duelled 31 of Northern Ireland's top players in Belfast tonight at Belfast Inst. Playing until 1:00 in the morning...

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Queens run a brilliant tournament for the charity Childreach International

Queens run a brilliant tournament for the charity Childreach International

A week after the Williamson we have the opportunity for even more chess! Queens Chess Club run a weekender over three days to raise funds for Childreach International. Ben Campbell organised the event. With the team of Mark Newman and Brendan Jamison controlling.

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Muldoons 1 pile on pressure after win against leaders

Muldoons 1 pile on pressure after win against leaders

(B&D League 2016/17 Week 14) The Silver King race intensified even further as holders Muldoons 1 beat leaders Ballynafeigh 1.

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The Summer Tournament Weds 17th September at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 17th September and the 20th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and i... Sep 17, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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