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Belfast City Council add Chess table to Ormeau Park

Belfast City Council add Chess table to Ormeau Park

Players in Belfast can now play chess outside on a stone Chess Board thanks to Belfast City Council.

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Tony Beckett RIP

Tony Beckett RIP

Many a tear has fallen in Bangor, following the sad news of the death of our much-loved Tony Beckett, aged 83, a larger-than-life character, a former Team Captain and Club President of Bangor Chess Club. He also served as UCU President in the late 1990s/early 2000s.

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Bangor Spring Blitz Tournament Report

20 players competed in the Bangor Spring Blitz on Thursday 10 March. The tournament was six rounds of 10+0 with 5 awards up for grabs.

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Richard Proctor Awarded Honorary Membership at Bangor

Richard Proctor Awarded Honorary Membership at Bangor

On Thursday 10th March, Bangor Chess Club presented Richard Proctor with a certificate for Honorary Lifetime Membership of the club.

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Strand win the League - Division 1!

Strand win the League - Division 1!

Full results of the league to follow once Division 2 concludes.

Strand win the League - Division 1! - Read More…

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