Current news in Ulster Chess
League begins week starting 22nd October
League begins week starting 22nd October. Venues and Nights - ** please note Belfast South is now Thursday evening. ** 11 Teams. First half of competition is an all-play-all results from which will split the teams into 2 leagues.
Ulster Schools Individual Chess Championships : Saturday Nov 3rd
The top young chess players of Ulster battle it out to see who will be the Champion.
The Belfast LJCC Qualifier 2012
The 3rd Belfast LJCC Qualifier took place on Saturday 6th October. The calibre of players was high. Unfortunately the numbers were low. This is a once in a year opportunity to qualify for the prestigious London Junior Chess Championships where the UK's top young players battle.
Nigel Short GM MBE playing in Belfast - a simultaneous exhibition on Tuesday 26th February 2013
An opportunity not to be missed. Your chance to play Nigel Short GM MBE in a simultaneous chess display in Belfast on Tuesday 26th February 2013 . Nigel Short tied first place at the British Championships at the age of 14. He became a GM at the age of 19. He was ranked 3rd in the World and challenged Kasparov for the Ultimate title of World Champion.
