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The final Childrens Chess afternoon took place on April 1st 2023

The final Childrens Chess afternoon took place on April 1st 2023

Methodist College hosted the 5th Childrens Chess this School year. With top young chess players having an afternoon of chess tournament and chess puzzles.

The final Childrens Chess afternoon took place on April 1st 2023 - Read More…

We had one of our largest Childrens Chess tournaments in March 2023

We had one of our largest Childrens Chess tournaments in March 2023

With some 45 youngsters we had a fantastic afternoon of chess at Methodist College on Saturday 11th March. With 6 rounds of chess and 22 challenging puzzles to solve.

We had one of our largest Childrens Chess tournaments in March 2023 - Read More…

The first Ulster Fischer Random Championship took place on Sunday 26th March 2023

The first Ulster Fischer Random Championship took place on Sunday 26th March 2023

18 players fought to see who would be crowned Ulster Fischer Random Champion at The Pavilion, Civil Service. The second tournament in Ulster after the Bangor Clubs and the first Ulster Championship. Using a Random starting position for each round.

The first Ulster Fischer Random Championship took place on Sunday 26th March 2023 - Read More…

May 2023 FIDE Rating List

May 2023 FIDE Rating List

Report by Brendan Jamison, FIDE National Arbiter

May 2023 FIDE Rating List - Read More…

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