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Muldoons surge ahead after Bangor whitewash

Muldoons surge ahead after Bangor whitewash

(B&D League 2015/16 Week 12) Muldoons 1 are eight points ahead in the Silver King race after a 5-0 win over Bangor Groomsport, but their nearest rivals, Ballynafeigh 1 and QUB 1, each have a match in hand.

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GM Simon Williams to give simultaneous display in Belfast

GM Simon Williams to give simultaneous display in Belfast

GM Simon Williams will give a thirty-board simultaneous exhibition at RBAI's Common Hall on Thursday the 18th of February.

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Muldoons return to top

Muldoons return to top

(B&D League 2015/16 Week 11) The top-of-the-table clash between the CS Lewis Lions and Muldoons 1 ended in victory for the Corporation Square side, putting them back in the driving seat in the race for the Silver King.

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Top twins back from the London Junior Chess Championships

Top twins back from the London Junior Chess Championships

The January Childrens Chess saw the new year start with some top chess and new challengers. Children from all over Northern Ireland come to play at these monthly tournaments. Enjoying an atmosphere of fun and thought.

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BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (pre-Christmas)

BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (pre-Christmas)

The winner of the first best game prize from this season's Belfast South tournament has been announced.

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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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