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Over the Board

Over the Board

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 20 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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Two Ulster Champions Lead Bangor

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

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"Munster" payout

"Munster" payout

#39 "Rookie": Irish News 11th January 1984

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Looking back to 1983

Looking back to 1983

#38 "Rookie": Irish News 4th January 1984

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World Chess Championship

World Chess Championship

#37 "Rookie": Irish News 29th December 1983

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Rookie on a Wednesday

Rookie on a Wednesday

#34 "Letters" Irish News 9th December 1983, anonymously penned by Dr. Ross Savage

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Let Rookie Caw

Let Rookie Caw

#31 "Letters": Irish News 30th November 1983

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No easy wins

No easy wins

There are no easy wins in the local chess leagues plus forthcoming tournaments and the weekly game.

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Keeping up-to-date

Keeping up-to-date

#28 "Rookie": Irish News 9th November 1983

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Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after January 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Feb 07, 2026
The new year and the chess league continues.... Playing chess in a team is one of those joys of chess. You have the beautiful game and the team spirit. Each player focu... Feb 01, 2026
Williamson Shield 2026: Storms, Strategy, and a New Champion A report by Chris Dorrian Jan 28, 2026
Chess Players of Carrickfergus and Beyond! The Ulster Chess Union is delighted to have been contacted to share the details of a new club coming in Carrickfergus. Jan 21, 2026
The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026 Young players gathered at Methodist College to compete in the monthly Chess tournaments. Players of all ages from P2 to ... Jan 13, 2026
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