6 upcoming FIDE rated events for August/September
We remain committed to spreading chess across the province. For the season ahead, we are delighted to add Downpatrick as a new town on the chess map and we continue to build on the wonderful momentum in Newry and Groomsport.
Please note the Ulster Chess Union membership year runs from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2023. Anyone wishing to play in the upcoming Ulster Championships should pay their membership fees for the new season at the tournament. Fees remain at £25, with a reduced rate of £15 for ICU members and a rate of £10 for Under 18s.
Brief summary of the events:
Sun 14th August
U1800 Newry Summer Classic (4 rounds of 60+0)
9:45am to 6:45pm
Arbiter/Organiser: Jamison, B.
Early entry fee: £15 / €20
Entries to:
Sat 27th to Mon 29th August
Ulster Championships (6 rounds of 90+30)
10am to 7pm
Arbiter/Organiser: Newman, M.
Early entry fee: £20 + UCU fees of £25/£15/£10
Entries to:
mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com
Sat 3rd Sept
City of Bangor Congress (6 rounds of 30+0)
9:45am to 5pm
Arbiter/Organiser: Jamison, B.
Early entry fee: £12
Entries to:
Thur 15th Sept
City of Bangor Blitz Championship (6 rounds of 10+0)
7:30pm to 10pm
Arbiter/Organiser: Jamison, B.
Early entry fee: £8
Entries to:
Sat 17th Sept
Downpatrick Rapid Championship (10 rounds of 15+0)
10am to 5:15pm
Arbiter/Organiser: Jamison, B.
Early entry fee: £12
Entries to:
Fri 23rd Sept
Strand Rapid Championship (6 rounds of 12+0)
7pm to 10pm
Arbiter/Organiser: Jamison, B.
Early entry fee: £8
Entries to:
