Current news in Ulster Chess
Last round Summer Tournament 2013
The last round of the Summer Tournament took place on Weds 18th September. Run by the UCU to provide an opportunity for tournament chess over the Summer when alot of the Chess Clubs Close. This year saw plenty of chess 19 rounds with 192 games and 39 players.
Culture Night 2013
Another Exciting Chess event at the 2013 Belfast Culture Night. This year saw Street Chess at the Belfast Night of Culture 2013 Friday 20th September. With Dragons, a match between MP Naomi Long and MLA Chris Lyttle and plenty of people stopping for a game of chess. Chess puzzles were handed out see text for solutions.
Top young players at the Giga-Finals and British Championships
We were well represented in the Giga-Finals in Manchester over the weekend of 13th/14th July. Dayna Ferguson coming 4th in the Under 8 Girls and Daniel Ferguson coming a well placed joint 15th in the Under 7 Boys. Dayna also played in the British Championships in Torquay.
League Prizes and new President
The UCU AGM held on July 16th included the presentation of the Silver King to Fisherwick club, the Tom Clarke trophy to Steven Eachus and the election of a new UCU President, Geoff Hindley.
Childrens Chess Events for 2012-2013
Another exciting year of childrens chess events. The first event is the exciting 3 day summer school in August.
