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Chess Masterclass at Lisburn!

Chess Masterclass at Lisburn!

Lisburn Chess Club is proud to announce a new series starting in March - Chess Masterclass

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Mark Seidman awarded Honorary Membership of Bangor Chess Club

Mark Seidman awarded Honorary Membership of Bangor Chess Club

On Friday 25th February 2022, the committee members of Bangor Chess Club voted unanimously to award Honorary Membership to Mark Seidman.

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Februarys Childrens Chess 2022

Februarys Childrens Chess 2022

The monthly series of Chess tournaments continued at Methodist College, Belfast on Saturday 12th February 2022.

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Tournament Reports: Groomsport Blitz & Holywood Rapid

Tournament Reports: Groomsport Blitz & Holywood Rapid

On Thursday 17th February, Bangor Chess Club held their annual Groomsport Blitz Championship and the Holywood Rapid Championship took place Tuesday 22nd February.

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Tournament Report - Holywood Blitz Championship 2022

Tournament Report - Holywood Blitz Championship 2022

On Tuesday 15 February, during school midterm break, 18 players gathered for the 2022 Holywood Blitz Championship

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Upcoming Events
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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