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Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social hosted two tournaments on Sunday, November 3rd, at Reboot Cafe in the Queen's Quarter area of the city. Article and Photos by Peter McGoran.

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Belfast Chess Social - Sunday 3rd November

Belfast Chess Social - Sunday 3rd November

We're hosting two tournaments on November 3rd at Reboot Cafe (opposite MEdical College building at Queens). One of them is a 3+2 speed chess tournament played on Reboot's gaming computers. There'll be a cash prize for 1st and 2nd place. If anyone is interested, they can sign up by following the link on our instagram page

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ULSTER MASTERS 2024 - entry list

ULSTER MASTERS 2024 - entry list

The last UCU weekend event of the year will take place from 15-17 November at Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, East Belfast. The 5 round classic tournament will be tripled rated by FIDE, ICU and UCU. The time control is 75+30. Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison. Deputy Arbiter: Edward Khanzharov.

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LJCC Belfast Qualifier was held at Methodist College Belfast on 5th Oct 2024

LJCC Belfast Qualifier was held at Methodist College Belfast on 5th Oct 2024

Young chess players gathered for a day of Chess. At the first of this years monthly UCU Childrens Chess tournaments. Today saw the younger players looking to qualifier for the Top UK tournament the London Junior Chess Championship.

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Upcoming Events
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell Full details will be updated once ticket holders have confirmed their availability. May 23, 2026 05:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
No Summer Tournament - Weds 27th May Due to International Cricket at the Pavilion - there will be no chess on Weds 27th May May 27, 2026 07:15 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
FIDE RATED Aughamullan Rapid 2026 : Tuesday 15 September 2026 5 rounds. Time Control 12mins. Checkin 19:00 Prize giving 21:50. Venue : Washingbay Centre, Coalisland. Sep 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:50 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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