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February 2016 Childrens Chess

February 2016 Childrens Chess

On February 13th at Methodist College. There were some tough fights and some upsets at the Chess board. The competition to see who leads in the Grand-prix continues....

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Muldoons and Ballynafeigh headed for final-day showdown?

Muldoons and Ballynafeigh headed for final-day showdown?

(B&D League 2015/16 Week 14) Muldoons 1 and Ballynafeigh 1 both won to pull clear of their Division 1 rivals, while Ballynafeigh 2 make amends for last week's slip-up with a big win over NICS

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Kelly's Heroes keep Strawbridge hopes alive with big win over leaders

Kelly's Heroes keep Strawbridge hopes alive with big win over leaders

(B&D League 2015/16 Week 13) In recent weeks Ballynafeigh have been fielding some of their stronger second team players in their first team in the hopes of making up ground in Division 1, but this week they were left with a weakened squad for their second team which suffered a heavy defeat to Kelly's Heroes, leaving them with work to do to claim the John Strawbridge Cup.

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Muldoons surge ahead after Bangor whitewash

Muldoons surge ahead after Bangor whitewash

(B&D League 2015/16 Week 12) Muldoons 1 are eight points ahead in the Silver King race after a 5-0 win over Bangor Groomsport, but their nearest rivals, Ballynafeigh 1 and QUB 1, each have a match in hand.

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GM Simon Williams to give simultaneous display in Belfast

GM Simon Williams to give simultaneous display in Belfast

GM Simon Williams will give a thirty-board simultaneous exhibition at RBAI's Common Hall on Thursday the 18th of February.

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Upcoming Events
Fourth Executive Board Meeting Jun 03, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
FIDE RATED Washingbay Chess Club Summer Rapid 2025 Wednesday 4 June 2025 7:30pm to 10pm Venue: Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone,... Jun 04, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2025 7 rounds of Fischer Random Chess, Sunday 8th June at the Civil Service Pavilion. Jun 08, 2025 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Annual General Meeting 2024-2025 Agenda TBC when nominations and motions are received Please submit nominations/motions by 20th June Jun 30, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Road
FIDE rated City of Lisburn Championship Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
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