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Roaming Knights in North Belfast will celebrate its one year anniversary 22nd Oct 2022

Roaming Knights in North Belfast will celebrate its one year anniversary with a special chess cake and afternoon rapid tournament on Saturday 22nd October at Duncairn Arts Centre on the Antrim Road. Check-in at 1:30pm, ending at 4:30pm. Spectators welcome.

Roaming Knights in North Belfast will celebrate its one year anniversary with a special chess cake and afternoon rapid tournament on Saturday 22nd October at Duncairn Arts Centre on the Antrim Road. Check-in at 1:30pm, ending at 4:30pm. Spectators welcome.

Paul O’Connor, a recent new member of the Ulster Chess Union, runs chess sessions at the cafe in Duncairn Arts Centre on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Tuesday mornings, he also runs the Roaming Knights session at Belfast Central Library.

Brendan Jamison, a friend and supporter of the club since its inception in 2021, has offered to run a mini rapid to celebrate the club’s first birthday. Please note the players attending Roaming Knights are beginner level with a rating strength between 700-900 so the level of the competition will be classed as Junior only. There are 14 places available but the majority will be taken by regulars from Roaming Knights. £10 cash on the day or £8 entry fee in advance to cover the cost of trophies/cups/shields for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Female Champion. There will also be 3 large ‘Medals of Merit’ awarded to the top 3 newcomers.

The time control will be 12+0. Players are not permitted to bring food or drink into the venue but they can purchase items from the cafe inside the arts centre during the tournament. Please note, there are only 14 places available so email to check if there are any spots left in the competition before sending entry fee by Revolut or PayPal. Contact Arbiter B.Jamison by email fidechessni@gmail.com