Current news in Ulster Chess
Weekend of Chess action at Portrush in The Atlantic Hotel sponsors of the event
The Atlantic Hotel Portrush hosted a series of events over the weekend of 12th/13th October. A Simultaneous against Brendan Jamison. An active tournament of Six rounds finished off with an evening Blitz on Saturday evening.
Award Ceremony for the Summer 2018 tournament
The end of September and the award ceremony for the Summer Tournament. Plus a fun handicap tournament where the time given to each player depends on the difference of their grades. From 10min:10min to 2:min:18mins.
Cathal Murphy and Martin Kelly playing at the City of Dublin Majors.
Two games played by both players - winning with the Vienna Gambit.
Results of the 2018 Summer tournament
With the last round of the 2018 Summer Tournament having been played we can see the final positions of the players. Next week we have fun time base handicap tournament and the award ceremony.
Belfast Culture Night 2018 lots of chat, coffee and chess
The UCU had two cafes this year. Costa Cafe at Victoria Square and our long term location of Caffe Nero at Lombard Street. Chess, good company in the surrounds of the brilliant atmosphere of Belfast Culture Night.
