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The Year of Schools Tournaments kicked off with the LJCC Belfast Qualifier 2023

The Year of Schools Tournaments kicked off with the LJCC Belfast Qualifier 2023

Pupils gathered at Methodist College on the morning of 7th Oct to play in the Belfast Qualifier for the LJCC 2023 tournament. Our first monthly tournament was about to begin.

The Year of Schools Tournaments kicked off with the LJCC Belfast Qualifier 2023 - Read More…

Nov 2023 FIDE Rating Report

Nov 2023 FIDE Rating Report

1st November 2023 By FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison Congratulations to the 20 players who made a FIDE rating debut in today’s list

Nov 2023 FIDE Rating Report - Read More…

130 players so far in the FIDE-rated NI Rapid Grand Prix…

130 players so far in the FIDE-rated NI Rapid Grand Prix…

On Oct 14th 2023 (at 2 Royal Ave Cultural Centre) was event 4 of 10 in the series, with big thanks to Paul O’Connor for organising the wonderful venue. 50 players attended today’s tournament, 7 rounds of 20+0.

130 players so far in the FIDE-rated NI Rapid Grand Prix… - Read More…

Belfast Qualifier for the UK Blitz Championships 2023  took place on Sept 30th 2023

Belfast Qualifier for the UK Blitz Championships 2023 took place on Sept 30th 2023

Players gathered at the brilliant venue of the Civil Service Pavilion, Belfast to play in one of the 8 qualifying tournaments across the UK. One of our most prestigous tournaments to be played in Ulster.

Belfast Qualifier for the UK Blitz Championships 2023 took place on Sept 30th 2023 - Read More…

GM Simul Tickets 2024

GM Simul Tickets 2024

So far, 16 tickets have been won for the February 2024 GM Simul, distributed as prizes at the Ulster Rapidplay (April 2023), Henderson Cup (May 2023) Ulster Championships (Aug 2023) and Summer Tournament (Sept 2023).

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FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 08, 2025 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
FIDE rated Ulster Masters 2025 Please note due to venue capacity, entries will be capped at 44. Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club
National Arbiters (NA) Course and Running Live Boards Nov 15, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Colaiste Wanna, Ballyroan, Co. Dublin
FIDE RATED Lough Neagh Rapid Championship 2025 : Wednesday 19 November 2025 5 Round 12min each player. FIDE rated rapidplay. Venue: Washingbay Centre. Hosted by Washingbay Chess Club. Nov 19, 2025 07:50 PM - 09:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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