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The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026

The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026

Young players gathered at Methodist College to compete in the monthly Chess tournaments. Players of all ages from P2 to Sixth form. From players who are just getting a footing to top players who represent Ireland and could beat most adult players.

The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026 - Read More…

Christmas and New Year sees the Ulster Blitz Championships 2025/26

Christmas and New Year sees the Ulster Blitz Championships 2025/26

Hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. A brilliant venue and Chess Club. 37 players played a marathon of 18 rounds of 3mins + 2 sec increments.

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One week left to register for the upcoming Ulster Blitz Championship

One week left to register for the upcoming Ulster Blitz Championship

The Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 will be held on Saturday 27th December in Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. Entry for registration will close Wednesday 24th December at noon.

One week left to register for the upcoming Ulster Blitz Championship - Read More…

Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025

Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025

37 young chess players gathered at Methodist College to compete for the age group titles of Ulster Champion. 6 rounds of chess and a day of solving challenging chess puzzles.

Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025 - Read More…

Lisburn Chess Club shares with deep sadness the news of the passing of young Gopi Marengo

Lisburn Chess Club shares with deep sadness the news of the passing of young Gopi Marengo

Lisburn Chess Club shares with deep sadness the news of the passing of young Gopi Marengo - Read More…

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FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026 Saturday 17 January 2026. Check-in at 9:45am. The 6 rounds will be played back-to-back from 10am to 1:30pm Venue: West... Jan 17, 2026 09:45 AM - 01:30 PM — West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT
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FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Rapid Championships 2026 (ages 7-17) Saturday 24 January 2026. Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club. Jan 24, 2026 10:15 AM - 01:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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