Spectator

Chess Notes for the County Down Spectator

National Chess Week 2003

Gallery of images from national Chess Week 2003 in aid of Barnardos

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Two Ulster Champions Lead Bangor

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 06 Nov 2003

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Junior Club Night

Junior Club Night

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 13 Nov 2003

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Over the Board

Over the Board

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 20 Nov 2003

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Chess Notes 27/11/2003

Chess Notes 27/11/2003

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 27 Nov 2003

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Carnegie Revitalised

Carnegie Revitalised

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 4 Dec 2003

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Lords Debate Chess in Schools

Lords Debate Chess in Schools

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 11 Dec 2003

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2003 League Standings

2003 League Standings

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 18 Dec 2003

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Chess Notes 25/12/2003

Chess Notes 25/12/2003

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 25 Dec 2003

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Bangor's Ulster Champion

Bangor's Ulster Champion

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 15 Jan 2004

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David Grzymek for Ulster

David Grzymek for Ulster

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 12 Feb 2004

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Carnegie Victorious

Carnegie Victorious

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 19 Feb 2004

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Carnegie hold their own

Carnegie hold their own

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 26 Feb 2004

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Slim Pickings for Bangor

Slim Pickings for Bangor

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 02 Mar 2004

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Carnegie stun members

Carnegie stun members

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 11 Mar 2004

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Bangor Chess Seeds Piped

Bangor Chess Seeds Piped

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 18 Mar 2004

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Winston Glory

Winston Glory

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 25 Mar 2004

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News
Christmas and New Year sees the Ulster Blitz Championships 2025/26 Hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. A brilliant venue and Chess Club. 37 players played a marathon of 18... Jan 03, 2026
One week left to register for the upcoming Ulster Blitz Championship The Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 will be held on Saturday 27th December in Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. ... Dec 17, 2025
Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025 37 young chess players gathered at Methodist College to compete for the age group titles of Ulster Champion. 6 rounds o... Dec 08, 2025
Lisburn Chess Club shares with deep sadness the news of the passing of young Gopi Marengo Nov 18, 2025
Ulster Masters 2025 – Results A 5 round FIDE-rated classic event was held at Lisburn Chess Club, Friday 14th November – Sunday 16th November. Nov 16, 2025
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Upcoming Events
January 10th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 Monthly Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Jan 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026 Saturday 17 January 2026. Check-in at 9:45am. The 6 rounds will be played back-to-back from 10am to 1:30pm Venue: West... Jan 17, 2026 09:45 AM - 01:30 PM — West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT
FIDE-rated Williamson Shield 2026 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3TA
FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Rapid Championships 2026 (ages 7-17) Saturday 24 January 2026. Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club. Jan 24, 2026 10:15 AM - 01:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED Belfast Blitz 2026 (event 1 of 10 in Festival celebrating neurodiversity in art and chess) Format: swiss, 10 rounds of 3+2. Date: 24 January 2026, Time: 19:30 to 22:00 Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion Jan 24, 2026 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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