Current news in Ulster Chess
Culture Night 2013
Another Exciting Chess event at the 2013 Belfast Culture Night. This year saw Street Chess at the Belfast Night of Culture 2013 Friday 20th September. With Dragons, a match between MP Naomi Long and MLA Chris Lyttle and plenty of people stopping for a game of chess. Chess puzzles were handed out see text for solutions.
Top young players at the Giga-Finals and British Championships
We were well represented in the Giga-Finals in Manchester over the weekend of 13th/14th July. Dayna Ferguson coming 4th in the Under 8 Girls and Daniel Ferguson coming a well placed joint 15th in the Under 7 Boys. Dayna also played in the British Championships in Torquay.
League Prizes and new President
The UCU AGM held on July 16th included the presentation of the Silver King to Fisherwick club, the Tom Clarke trophy to Steven Eachus and the election of a new UCU President, Geoff Hindley.
Childrens Chess Events for 2012-2013
Another exciting year of childrens chess events. The first event is the exciting 3 day summer school in August.
Chess For the Home Educated - Website
A new website co-ordinating Chess for Childen who are educated at home with the excellent aim of putting teams into the local Schools chess leagues.
