Current news in Ulster Chess
Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival.
We were honoured to be invited to the EMSONI Festival on 3rd August 2024 and enjoyed Chess, fantastic company and conversation, live music a brilliant day at the Ulidia Playing Fields Belfast.
The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 7th/8th/9th 2024
In the brilliant surrounds of the Ormeau Bowling Club in Ormeau park we had 3 days of chess coaching and fun. With tournaments, battle chess, team chess and worksheets. Many thanks to the Belfast Council and Damien Cunningham for organising the use of the venue.
Citi Hosts their annual Charity Chess Tournament 1st August 2024
Players gathered at the Citi Offices on Thursday 1st August to enjoy chess and raise £400 in funds for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.
Simul with IM Alex Lopex - limited amount of tickets available!
Six tickets available to purchase to take part on Friday 23rd August.
August 2024 FIDE NI rating report
By Brendan Jamison. The 1st August FIDE rating list covers 5 Northern Ireland tournaments that were held over the past 5 weeks and were rated on 31st July 2024.
