News
6 upcoming FIDE rated events for August/September
Northern Ireland will see 6 FIDE-rated events during mid-August to the end of September. Ranging from blitz to rapid and classic tournaments, there’s something for all. Early booking is advised as most of the venues have a set limit on capacity.
Danny Roberts comments on City of Belfast play
Danny took the time to look over the games from the recent City of Belfast tournament. He gave us his commentary on one of the games
4 of our young players make their FIDE blitz debuts in the July rating list
Brendan Jamison has been a driving force to get as many of our local players onto the FIDE rating ladder. So far in 2022, he has held 12 FIDE rated events during Jan-May and has many more planned for Sept-Dec. This remains his top passion within the local chess scene and each month sees about 4 new local players appear on the FIDE rating lists.
News story: Elephant Chess Sculpture creates magic trail across Belfast city centre
International sculptor Brendan Jamison has created a chess-themed charity sculpture for the NI Hospice in a special city-wide art spectacle this summer. From 20th June, 30 uniquely designed Elmer elephants will appear on the streets of Belfast to form the biggest-ever public art trail the city has ever seen, running for ten weeks until 31st August 2022.
Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 took place on Sunday 22nd May.
Some 26 players gathered at the Civil Service Pavilion. 12 in the top section and 14 in the intermediate section. With a time limit of 20mins and 5 secs - we were in for some good chess.
The Belfast Megafinals took place on Saturday 14th May 2022
An opportunity to qualify for the Delancey Chess Challenge Gigafinals and to be part of one of the most prestigous and largest of childrens chess competitions. Players gathered at Methodist college for a day of chess and puzzle solving.
Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report
Ards hosted a Blitz Championship on Saturday 21st May 2022 and we have the results.
It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Mr. Dennis Thorpe.
Steve Scannell remembers Dennis Thorpe who sadly passed away 15th May 2022.
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.
Annual General Meeting Announcement
This year's AGM will be hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Monday 27th June at 8pm
Newry Chess Festival : 27-29 May
2 events for the Newry Chess Festival over the weekend of Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May
Annoucing the Lisburn Chess Club Summer Series
Lisburn Chess Club will be holding a series of 3 blitz tournaments.
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.
Bangor marks the end of the Season
Bangor Chess Club held a mini rapid and its annual awards ceremony on Thursday 28th April
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.
Fruithill Simul Report
Fruithill Chess Club held a simultaneous with club members and previous Ulster Champion, Michael Holmes on Monday 25th April
Groomsport Classic - Tournament Report
The tournament was held across two days and was very competitive
