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2013-2014 season

Articles from 2013-2014 season under the editorship of Adrian Donford-Smith

This was a busy year for news items as a couple of regular posters provided reports from league matches and long running tournaments.

The season also saw the rejuvenation of a monthly Newsletter which itself encouraged the creation of regular tournament reports.

B&D League - Part 2, Week 11 round-up

B&D League - Part 2, Week 11 round-up

Fisherwick take advantage of a slip-up by Lindores, and Bangor take another step towards the Division 2 title.

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NICS @ Bangor

NICS @ Bangor

NICS travelled to Groomsport for the 2nd match-up against league leaders Bangor. Admittedly Bangor are well clear in the Division but considering the previous meeting at the seasiders, NICS could be in with a chance.

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B&D League - Part 2, Week 12 round-up

B&D League - Part 2, Week 12 round-up

Bangor beat NICS to officially seal the John Strawbridge Cup, but the Silver King is still very much up for grabs as Lindores edge out Fisherwick.

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The Eglantine Summer Tournament Starts

The UCU Eglantine Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed.

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2014 AGM and League Awards

Ulster Chess Union AGM and League Awards ceremony, Tuesday 10th June at Ballynafeigh Community Development Centre, Ormeau Road, Belfast.

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NICS entertain Ballynafeigh

NICS entertained a Ballynafeigh team - the one led by Paddy Magee. NICS had their full team roster out with all 7 boards in play. Past match-ups with Ballynafeigh have seldom been easy with the odd surprise or two.

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City of Belfast Championships 2014 ** Cancelled/Moved

This has been moved to June 7/8th. Weekend of 24th-25th May at the Ballynafeigh Chess Club, Ballynafeigh Community House, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast.

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B&D League - free week update

B&D League - free week update

Title rivals Fisherwick and Lindores played rescheduled matches on the 28th of April - would this be the night the title was decided?

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B&D League - Part 2, Week 14 round-up

B&D League - Part 2, Week 14 round-up

Although both titles were already sewn up, there were still other matters at stake in the final round of the 2013-14 season.

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The Eglantine Summer Tournament: Week 2

The UCU Eglantine Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed.

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City of Belfast Championships 2014: New Date

Weekend of 7th-8th June at the Ballynafeigh Chess Club, Ballynafeigh Community House, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast

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The Eglantine Summer Tournament: Week 3

The UCU Eglantine Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed.

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News
May 2024 FIDE Rating Report By FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison May 01, 2024
Chess in Schools and Communities Tutor Training Day at 2 Royal Avenue On Saturday 27th April the UK chess charity, Chess in Schools and Communities (“CSC”), ran their first ever Northern... Apr 28, 2024
UCU League 2023/24 final tables and board prizes Report on the UCU Belfast & District League 2023/24 Apr 28, 2024
Annual General Meeting 2024 2023/2024 season is rapidly coming to a close and with this comes the announcement of the UCU’s Annual General Meeting... Apr 27, 2024
The last Childrens Chess of the Season. April 13th 2014 at Methodist College. The final competition of the Childrens Chess will determine the standings for the Belfast Scholastic Grand-Prix. With so... Apr 26, 2024
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Upcoming Events
Lisburn Chess Club City Championship 6 Round FIDE (pending confirmation) Classical Tournament May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street, Lisburn
Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2024 7 rounds of Fischer Random Chess, Sunday 2nd June at the Civil Service Pavilion. Jun 02, 2024 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Sixth Executive Board Meeting Agenda TBC Jun 11, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
Annual General Meeting 2023-2024 Jun 17, 2024 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM — Fall Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Road
FIDE RATED Rostrevor Rapid Championships 2024 Sep 07, 2024 10:30 AM - 05:00 PM — An Cuan, 44 Shore Rd, Rostrevor, BT34 3ET
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