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Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report

Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report

Ards hosted a Blitz Championship on Saturday 21st May 2022 and we have the results.

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Chess in Newry gets a start

Chess in Newry gets a start

As part of its outreach programme, Bangor Chess Club is lending equipment and support to a children’s arts centre in Newry to help promote chess in the city.

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Annual General Meeting Announcement

Annual General Meeting Announcement

This year's AGM will be hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Monday 27th June at 8pm

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Newry Chess Festival : 27-29 May

Newry Chess Festival : 27-29 May

2 events for the Newry Chess Festival over the weekend of Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May

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Newry Rapid - Tournament Report

Newry Rapid - Tournament Report

Newry Chess Club's event was a rapidplay on Sunday 8th May

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League Season 2021/22 Review

League Season 2021/22 Review

Congratulations to Strand 1 and Belfast South 2 (Kelly's Heroes) on winning the Division 1 and Division 2 league titles respectively.

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Bangor marks the end of the Season

Bangor marks the end of the Season

Bangor Chess Club held a mini rapid and its annual awards ceremony on Thursday 28th April

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Aprils Childrens Chess. Saw some 27 young chess players enjoy an afternoon of chess.

Aprils Childrens Chess. Saw some 27 young chess players enjoy an afternoon of chess.

Methodist College held the monthly series of Childrens Chess. April 16th 2022 saw the last in the series that contributes to the Grandprix points over the year. An enjoyable afternoon of chess games and puzzles. May sees the Delancey Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinals.

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Board Prizes 2021/22 Season

Board Prizes 2021/22 Season

The following are the board prize winners for the 2021/22 season!

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Fruithill Simul Report

Fruithill Simul Report

Fruithill Chess Club held a simultaneous with club members and previous Ulster Champion, Michael Holmes on Monday 25th April

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Groomsport Classic - Tournament Report

Groomsport Classic - Tournament Report

The tournament was held across two days and was very competitive

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Ulster Rapidplay 2022 Championships/UCU Summer Tournament and City Of Belfast

The Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 will be held at Civil Service Pavilion on Sunday 22nd May. The UCU Summer Tournament starts on Weds 4th May at the Pavilion. The City Of Belfast. Also at the Pavilion on June 17th to 19th.

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Lisburn Spring/Summer League is here!

Lisburn Spring/Summer League is here!

Lisburn Chess Club is thrilled to be able to hold another League tournament at the club

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Ulster Team Rapidplay Championship

Ulster Team Rapidplay Championship

Saturday 16th April saw this years Ulster Team Rapidplay Championship being held at Lisburn Chess Club's fantastic venue.

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Strand Rapidplay Championship

Strand Rapidplay Championship

Strand Chess Club will launch the 2022/2023 season with its annual Rapidplay Championship.

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New Irish over 50's Champion

New Irish over 50's Champion

Huge congratulations to Gareth Annesley on winning the Irish over 50's Chess Championship.

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September Programming at Groomsport

September Programming at Groomsport

Before everyone disappears for the Summer break, Bangor Chess Club has scheduled their September programming.

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Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion One of the most exciting competitions of the year involves chess with a difference. The initial position of the main pie... Jun 29, 2025
Annual General Meeting 2024/2025 2024/2025 season is rapidly coming to a close and with this comes the announcement of the UCU’s Annual General Meeting... Jun 27, 2025
Washingbay FIDE Rapid This week's upcoming event's early entry list Jun 02, 2025
City of Belfast Winners Well done to Steve Scannell our champion, and David Jeffers on winning the Intermediate trophy! May 26, 2025
The Belfast Megafinals took place at Methodist College on Sat May 10th 2025 The last of this years monthly tournaments at Methodist College. Ended with the Delancey Chess Challenge Belfast Megafin... May 25, 2025
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The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay July 24th 2025. (TBC FIDE rated) Rapidplay tournament at Citi Offices on Thursday 24th July Round 1 starts at 7:30pm. All monies being d... Jul 24, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — Citi, Gateway Offices, 60 Sydenham Rd, Belfast BT3 9DP.
City of Lisburn Championship Jul 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! *FIDE registration of the event is pending.* Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Queens University, South Dinning Hall, Belfast
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
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