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March 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report – 14 players make a debut by FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison

March 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report – 14 players make a debut by FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison

Well done to 14 more players gaining a FIDE rating on the 1st March rating list. The season is almost over but we have one last major speed event scheduled for April, the Ulster Rapidplay, taking place on Saturday 6th April at the beautiful harbour village of Groomsport (City of Bangor Chess Club). We’re almost at max capacity with 5 spaces left so if you’re keen to play, please register with the event organiser/arbiter Brendan Jamison at fidechessni@gmail.com

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Lisburn Chess Club organises WIM Tijana Mandura coaching opportunity!

Message from Lisburn Chess Club: Tuition Opportunity

Lisburn Chess Club organises WIM Tijana Mandura coaching opportunity! - Read More…

February Schools Chess at Methodist College

February Schools Chess at Methodist College

The UCU's monthly Schools tournaments continued on 10th February 2024 with 37 entrants and some top chess and brilliant puzzles.

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Knockagh Monument Rapid

Places Still Available

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February 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report

February 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report

By FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison

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FIDE RATED Lough Neagh Rapid Championship 2025 : Wednesday 19 November 2025 5 Round 12min each player. FIDE rated rapidplay. Venue: Washingbay Centre. Hosted by Washingbay Chess Club. Nov 19, 2025 07:50 PM - 09:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Ulster Schools Individual Championships 2025 Come and challenge to become the Ulster Schools Chess Champion 2025. 6th December at Methodist College. Dec 06, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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