Current news in Ulster Chess
Nigel Short GM MBE playing in Belfast - a simultaneous exhibition on Tuesday 26th February 2013
An opportunity not to be missed. Your chance to play Nigel Short GM MBE in a simultaneous chess display in Belfast on Tuesday 26th February 2013 . Nigel Short tied first place at the British Championships at the age of 14. He became a GM at the age of 19. He was ranked 3rd in the World and challenged Kasparov for the Ultimate title of World Champion.
Problems from Belfast Culture Night
These are both challenging and elegent. Problems handed out on fliers during Belfast Culture Night 2012.
Summer Tournament Awards Evening and Active Competition: Weds 26th September.
The end of the Summer tournament was celebrated on Weds 26th September with a time handicap active. The difference of the players ratings sets the times on the clocks from 10min:10min to 2min:18min. Players are at their most even. At the end of the evening Prizes and certificates are awarded to the Summer Tournament Winners. All agreed many thanks to the brilliant venue - the Civil Service Social Club.
