Current news in Ulster Chess
FIDE events over Bank Holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day
Brendan Jamison reports on some brilliant chess activity over St Patrick's Day Weekend.
Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after February 2024 Tournament.
We celebrate young chess talent at the end of year Award Ceremony and Elite Chess tournament. Usually held at Stormont in June. The top 4 pupils of each section are invited. We have a grandprix system to allocate points per tournament. Find the current standings below.
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
Lisburn Chess Club organises WIM Tijana Mandura coaching opportunity!
Message from Lisburn Chess Club: Tuition Opportunity
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.
