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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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RIP Frank Carrothers

RIP Frank Carrothers

The Ulster Chess deeply regrets to inform you of the passing of our fellow chess player, Frank Carrothers.

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The monthly Childrens Chess continued on March 12th 2022

The monthly Childrens Chess continued on March 12th 2022

Some of the local top young chess players gathered at Methodist College to play an afternoon of chess and solve chess puzzles.

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 Sligo Spring Tournament, Simultaneous at Fruithill, Bangor Tournaments lots of Chess

Sligo Spring Tournament, Simultaneous at Fruithill, Bangor Tournaments lots of Chess

We have a rich month of Chess activity with the Sligo Spring Tournament, Michael Holmes playing a simultaneous at Fruithill, Bangor running the Easter Blitz and Groomsport Classic. Also look out for our next weekender the City Of Belfast.

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Ulster Juniors at the Irish Junior Championships

Ulster Juniors at the Irish Junior Championships

The Irish Junior Chess Championships took place in Ennis this weekend and our youngsters went and conquered

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Bangor Team Rapidplay Championship Report

On Thursday 7th April, 6 teams of 4 players battled it out across 3 rounds at a time control of 20+0

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 IM Al-Saffar wins Strand Blitz Championship 2022

IM Al-Saffar wins Strand Blitz Championship 2022

26 players gathered for the FIDE-rated Strand Blitz Championship, held on Friday 8th April, from 7-9:45pm.

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RIP Peter Wilson

RIP Peter Wilson

Nicholas Pilkiewicz's thoughts on Peter Wilson after his funeral.

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FIDE RATED City of Bangor 10 Round Halloween Blitz at 3+2 Celebrate Halloween with 10 rounds of Chess Blitz at City of Bangor Chess Club. Thursday 30th October. Oct 30, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
November 1st Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 The monthly schools chess tournaments continues at Methodist College. Nov 01, 2025 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 08, 2025 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
FIDE rated Ulster Masters 2025 Please note due to venue capacity, entries will be capped at 44. Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club
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