Current news in Ulster Chess
News story: Elephant Chess Sculpture creates magic trail across Belfast city centre
International sculptor Brendan Jamison has created a chess-themed charity sculpture for the NI Hospice in a special city-wide art spectacle this summer. From 20th June, 30 uniquely designed Elmer elephants will appear on the streets of Belfast to form the biggest-ever public art trail the city has ever seen, running for ten weeks until 31st August 2022.
Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 took place on Sunday 22nd May.
Some 26 players gathered at the Civil Service Pavilion. 12 in the top section and 14 in the intermediate section. With a time limit of 20mins and 5 secs - we were in for some good chess.
The Belfast Megafinals took place on Saturday 14th May 2022
An opportunity to qualify for the Delancey Chess Challenge Gigafinals and to be part of one of the most prestigous and largest of childrens chess competitions. Players gathered at Methodist college for a day of chess and puzzle solving.
Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report
Ards hosted a Blitz Championship on Saturday 21st May 2022 and we have the results.
