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The Monthly Childrens Chess Kicks off Oct 25th at Methodist College

** New date ** The LJCC Belfast Qualifier a one day 6 round tournament starts our annual series of monthly tournaments at Methodist College.

These tournaments were setup to allow youngsters without Chess Clubs to enjoy a regular day/half-day of competitive chess.

We have 5 Childrens Chess events which if players do well in several off these they get invited to our Elite tournament usually held at Stormont in June.

The other tournaments as you can see are one day qualifiers for LJCC and the Delancey School Chess Competition and the Ulster Championships.

The dates are - please put them in your diary.

October 25th London Junior Chess Championships Qualifier 9:30 – 5:00pm  new date

November 1st Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

December 6th Ulster Schools Championship 10:00 –5:00

January 10th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

February 14th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

March 14th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

April 11th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00

May 9th UK Chess Challenge 9:45 – 5:00

June GrandPrix prize giving

August Chess Summer School