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The 4th Alan Burns Intense and Grandprix award

The 4th Alan Burns Intense and Grandprix award

The series of Alan Burns Intense/Lacksidasicals finished today 5th June 2016 with some exciting games and the awarding of this years grand-prix.

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Nemtzov Shock as Rush's Hour is Realised

Nemtzov Shock as Rush's Hour is Realised

Stephen Rush of Qub lands the spoils in the Nemtzov Cup and John McKenna finally lands the evasive Henderson Cup

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Comórtas Fichille Chúige Uladh 2016

Comórtas Fichille Chúige Uladh 2016

Teams from Limavady came first and second in this tournament for Irish-language primary schools.

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Board Prize Winners

Board prize winners for all 3 divisions 2015/2016

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A full house for the 2nd round of the Eglantine Summer Tournament

A full house for the 2nd round of the Eglantine Summer Tournament

Only the second round and there was an overflow into the bar. Every board was used in the main room...

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FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 Sep 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
18th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 1-5 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 18, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 : Rounds 3, 4 4 rounds of 60+30, to be played over 2 Saturdays. Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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