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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Alan Burns Lacksidasical April 2017

Alan Burns Lacksidasical April 2017

With the third tournament the standings are set for the final tournament on April 30th. Who will win the Grand Prix..... 12 players played some brilliant chess.

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Belfast South tournament: Two more best game prizes awarded

Belfast South tournament: Two more best game prizes awarded

There was so much great chess played in the post-Christmas portion of this season's BSCC Open that the organisers have decided to award not one but two best game prizes.

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Ballynafeigh 1 regain Silver King with QUB 1 whitewash

Ballynafeigh 1 regain Silver King with QUB 1 whitewash

(B&D League 2016/17 Week 21) With the two leading teams in Division 1 level on points going into the final round of matches, it was a simple matter of which team achieved the better result.

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Bangor Simultaneous 2017

Bangor Simultaneous 2017

On Thursday 20th April, Bangor Chess Club hosted a simultaneous challenge match featuring David Houston and Michael Sheerin.

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Final  Standings in Childrens Chess Grandprix 2017

Final Standings in Childrens Chess Grandprix 2017

With Aprils tournament over the Grandprix points have been recalculated to see who wins an invitation to the Annual Awards Ceremony at Stormont.

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