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The  Final Childrens Chess decides Stormont Players.

The Final Childrens Chess decides Stormont Players.

The April 2014 Childrens Chess tournament saw over 30 children enjoying the brilliant game of Chess. This the last childrens chess tournament of the year decides the players invited to the Stormont Award Ceremony.

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NICS entertain Ballynafeigh

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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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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March's Childrens Chess Sees New Faces

March's Childrens Chess Sees New Faces

The monthly childrens chess tournament saw some new faces, some new Champions.

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Kasparov's visit to Dublin

Kasparov's visit to Dublin

As part of his campaign for FIDE President, Garry Kasparov visited Dublin.

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FIDE-RATED U1700 County Down Classic Sep 12, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 Sep 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
18th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 1-5 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 18, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 : Rounds 3, 4 4 rounds of 60+30, to be played over 2 Saturdays. Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
UK Blitz Championships 2025 - Belfast Qualifier - Sunday Sept 21st: FIDE Rated An opportunity to qualify for the UK Blitz Championships. Belfast is holding one of the 16 qualifying tournaments across... Sep 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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