Clash of the Champions

Ulster Blitz Championship

As we approach Christmas, the excitement around the Ulster blitz Championship continues to build.

Who will win the coveted Jamison Cup.

Former British u18 Champion (Dundee 1993) Stephen Gillen is not letting his brother Adrian take all the plaudits as he returns to do battle. Your author has deep empathy with this position as he has a brother called Adrian too.

It will be great to see Adrian and Stephen back for the tournament. But have they still got the skills to hold off the local hungry and blitz sharp players.

The returning Champion Robbie Wright is keen to hold onto the overall win and kudos of Champion. The returning Ross du Berry, who pushed him to the end last year is keen to build on last year’s plaudits.

There can be no excuses, blitz chess is booming. Have you got the bravery to take on the stellar field below.

If so, get in touch with Chris at greenislandfcchess@gmail.com

18 rounds, FIDE Rated, £12, it’s a bargain.

2245* Gillen, Adrian * FIDE ID: 2500531

2148 Gilen, Stephen * FIDE ID: 2500850

1890 McKay, Jonathan * FIDE ID: 2405512

1789 Du Berry, Ross FIDE ID: 2519046

1765 Wright, Robbie * FIDE ID: 451070

1753 McIlroy, Gerard * FIDE ID: 2525100

1730 McIlroy, Ben * FIDE ID: 2525097

1724 Belton, Liam FIDE ID: 2510901

1625 Edens, Jack * FIDE ID: 2521822

1525 Todd, Andrew * FIDE ID: 12617174

1520* McKay, Ruairidh * FIDE ID: 2406500

1513 Rushe, Adam FIDE ID: 2511690

1490 Biswal, Saiansh FIDE ID: 2518155

1488 Worbey, Leah * FIDE ID: 2518783

1437 Crothers, Toby * FIDE ID: 2527804

1303 McGowan, Will FIDE ID: 2523116

1250p Dunseath, Christopher * DOB Provided

1099 Hung, Tak Yuen Dennis * FIDE ID: 6014801

1000p McKeown, Alex FIDE ID: 2524635