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Fantastic Chess Top prize money and a Brilliant Chess Tournament the City of Belfast 2024

Fantastic Chess Top prize money and a Brilliant Chess Tournament the City of Belfast 2024

The excellent surrounds of the Civil Service Pavilion played host to the Ulster Chess Union City of Belfast 2024. With some 28 keen chess players gathered to play in two sections, The Henderson Cup and the Nemtzov. 6 games over 3 days. Top players, young talented players and good club players all providing some beautiful chess and chasing a prize pot of almost £700.

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Chess in Schools and Communities Tutor Training Day at 2 Royal Avenue

Chess in Schools and Communities Tutor Training Day at 2 Royal Avenue

On Saturday 27th April the UK chess charity, Chess in Schools and Communities (“CSC”), ran their first ever Northern Ireland chess Tutor Training Day in 2 Royal Avenue (2RA), Belfast, as one of the closing events of the Belfast Festival of Learning 2024.

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The last Childrens Chess of the Season. April 13th 2014 at Methodist College.

The last Childrens Chess of the Season. April 13th 2014 at Methodist College.

The final competition of the Childrens Chess will determine the standings for the Belfast Scholastic Grand-Prix. With some 30 players set to enjoy a great afternoon of chess competition and puzzle solving.

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