Current news in Ulster Chess
6th Ulster Blitz Championship 2016 - report
The 6th Ulster Blitz Championship 2016 attracted 25 participants this year. In total they completed 216 games over 18 rounds. This time control and style of chess made for another great days entertainment over the festive period and the opportunity to play against a wide variety of opponents.
Lacksidasical starts the seasons Alan Burns Grandprix
The first of the Alan Burns Grand-prix tournaments took place on 11th December. With a relaxing time on the clock of 20mins + 5 sec increment...
Ballynafeigh 1 extend lead with Muldoons win
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 8) Ballynafeigh 1's good run of form continues as they brush aside Muldoons 1 to stretch their lead to 13 points.
Children Battle to become Ulster Champion 2016/17
Young Chess enthusiasts gathered at Methodist College on 10th December to see who could be Ulster Champion....
49th Mulcahy Memorial Chess Congress - €1500 Prize-money
For those who would like to start the new year with some chess and visit a lovely city...... 49th Mulcahy Memorial Chess Congress - €1500 Prize-money Friday January 6 – Sunday January 8, 2017 Venue: Gresham Metropole Hotel, McCurtain Street, Cork (5min from railway station and 2min from bus station). For special rates contact the hotel here and mention the ‘Mulcahy Chess Tournament’ when booking. Mulcahy Memorial Congress: This is a one section tournament open to all players.
