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Belfast Chess Social to Host Christmas Tournament in Crumlin Road Gaol

Belfast Chess Social to Host Christmas Tournament in Crumlin Road Gaol

Belfast Chess Social is set to host a major tournament in Crumlin Road Gaol on Sunday, December 8th, just in time for Christmas.

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Ulster Masters - report by Brendan Jamison

Ulster Masters - report by Brendan Jamison

55 players competed in the Ulster Masters 2024. With prizes worth £1020, everyone raised the bar to deliver a very high standard of chess. We also had chess royalty present, the Chair of the Irish Chess Union Desmond Beatty, delivering new chess equipment to some of our clubs.

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The Monthly Childrens Chess continued on Nov 2nd 2024 at Methodist College

The Monthly Childrens Chess continued on Nov 2nd 2024 at Methodist College

With perhaps our largest no of players the start of the Grandprix series of Childrens Chess began. The monthly series continues in December on the Saturday 7th at Methodist College with the Ulster Schools Championships.

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Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social hosted two tournaments on Sunday, November 3rd, at Reboot Cafe in the Queen's Quarter area of the city. Article and Photos by Peter McGoran.

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The Summer Tournament Weds 27th August at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 27th August and the 17th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if a... Aug 27, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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
UK Blitz Championships 2025 - Belfast Qualifier - Sunday Sept 21st: FIDE Rated (TBC) 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
25th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 6-10 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 25, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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