Current news in Ulster Chess
The Williamson 2022
Players gathered for another face to face tournament on 4th - 6th February. The historic Williamson Shield. FIDE rated and held at the excellent venue of the Civil Service Pavilion.
Bangor St Patrick's Day Rapidplay
Bangor Chess Club held a St Patrick's day Rapidplay on 17th March.With some 26 players.
Strand Chess Club Annual Blitz
After two years Strand Chess Club is delighted to welcome back its annual Blitz Championship.
Belfast City Council add Chess table to Ormeau Park
Players in Belfast can now play chess outside on a stone Chess Board thanks to Belfast City Council.
Tony Beckett RIP
Many a tear has fallen in Bangor, following the sad news of the death of our much-loved Tony Beckett, aged 83, a larger-than-life character, a former Team Captain and Club President of Bangor Chess Club. He also served as UCU President in the late 1990s/early 2000s.