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FIDE Oct 23 rating report
Congratulations to the 13 players who made a FIDE rating debut on the 1st October rating list.
Owen Wilson awarded Honorary Membership of Bangor Club on 28th Sept 2023
On Thursday 28th September 2023, on the 20th anniversary of first playing for the club in autumn 2003, it was with great pleasure the committee of Bangor Chess Club awarded Owen Wilson with Honorary Membership.
ECF National Club Championship
An opportunity for UCU League Clubs to enter a prestige tournament in England
Walter Wilson awarded ‘Special Lifetime Membership’ of Bangor Chess Club.
Bangor Chess Club celebrates one of its much loved members Walter Wilson with a "Special Lifetime Membership Award"
FIDE Rated City of Bangor Congress 23 Sept 2023
Bangor Chess Club continues to deliver top tournaments and brilliant opportunities to play chess. Brendan Jamison reports on Saturdays event.
ECF : Online School Chess Events 2023/24
Information from the ECF on Online School Chess Events 2023/24
UK Open Blitz Championships 2023 - Belfast Qualifier - Sept 30th
An opportunity to qualify for the UK Open Blitz Championships 2023. Belfast is holding one of the 8 qualifying tournaments across the UK.
New FIDE National Arbiters list
The Ireland Federation has now got 9 FIDE-licensed National Arbiters in Northern Ireland. While a couple have retired as active arbiters, it has been wonderful to welcome 4 new additions over the past 12 months.
Brilliant Primary School Chess organisation and resources for teachers : Ficheall
The Ficheall board works closely with selected coordinators in each geographical area of Ireland who, in turn, support teachers to promote chess in their school for the social and cognitive benefits it has for students.
Mega week at Bangor Chess Club: Blindfold / Blitz / AGM / Congress
This week sees 4 events at Groomsport as Bangor Chess Club builds momentum during its third week of the new season.
The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 9th/10th/11th 2023
Many thanks to the Belfast Council and Damien Cunningham for organising the use of the venue - the Ormeau Bowling Hall. We had some 26 students keen chess players studying endgames, playing a tournament, working through worksheets and improving their chess. A brilliant 3 days of chess.
Bangor Chess Club Sam Lynn Memorial Classic 2023/2024
The six-round tournament is set to begin next month.
Invitation to 5th PCU Student Chess Cup, Antwerp, Belgium, 24-26 November 2023
INVITATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL BELGIAN CHESS FEDERATION TO THE 5th PCU STUDENT CHESS CUP. OPEN FOR ALL UNIVERSITIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION CHESS PLAYING STUDENTS.
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After 16 weeks of the Summer tournament we have 3 remaining weeks how do things stand?
We have had 16 weeks of exciting chess. With some 48 players and some 187 games of chess. There are 3 sections and the scores are the percentage of wins. Players must play 10 games and there are special rules for the last 3 weeks. How do things stand?
Ulster Championships 2023 - Results
The Ulster Championships returned this August bank holiday weekend to Elmwood Hall, QUB. Players battled out for the title over 3 days and 6 games!
Newman Hindley Series (Childrens Chess) Dates Confirmed
We are pleased to confirm the following dates for the return of the childrens chess at Methody.
The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay took place on thursday evening August 3rd.
Citi Bank hosted a charity FIDE rated tournament at their offices. The monies being raised for the Marie Curie charity. We had a brilliant turnout of some 58 players and the unexpected honor of having the FIDE President of Pakistan playing - Hanif Qureshi.
