News
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.
Ulster Juniors at the Irish Junior Championships
The Irish Junior Chess Championships took place in Ennis this weekend and our youngsters went and conquered
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
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.
Bangor Chess Club hosts special simul match with chess champion Andrew Todd
The QUB player goes 7.5/11 at Groomsport Parish Hall
Bangor Team Rapidplay Championships
On Thursday 7th April, Groomsport Parish Halls will host a 3 round Team Rapidplay Championship from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. 20 minutes per player per round (each game will last approximately 40 minutes).
Sad loss for Ulster Chess. Peter Wilson passed away.
RIP Peter Wilson, died suddenly 23rd March 2022.
The Williamson 2022
Players gathered for another face to face tournament on 4th - 6th February. The historic Williamson Shield. FIDE rated and held at the excellent venue of the Civil Service Pavilion.
Bangor St Patrick's Day Rapidplay
Bangor Chess Club held a St Patrick's day Rapidplay on 17th March.With some 26 players.
Strand Chess Club Annual Blitz
After two years Strand Chess Club is delighted to welcome back its annual Blitz Championship.
Belfast City Council add Chess table to Ormeau Park
Players in Belfast can now play chess outside on a stone Chess Board thanks to Belfast City Council.
Tony Beckett RIP
Many a tear has fallen in Bangor, following the sad news of the death of our much-loved Tony Beckett, aged 83, a larger-than-life character, a former Team Captain and Club President of Bangor Chess Club. He also served as UCU President in the late 1990s/early 2000s.
Bangor Spring Blitz Tournament Report
20 players competed in the Bangor Spring Blitz on Thursday 10 March. The tournament was six rounds of 10+0 with 5 awards up for grabs.
Richard Proctor Awarded Honorary Membership at Bangor
On Thursday 10th March, Bangor Chess Club presented Richard Proctor with a certificate for Honorary Lifetime Membership of the club.
Chess Masterclass at Lisburn!
Lisburn Chess Club is proud to announce a new series starting in March - Chess Masterclass
Mark Seidman awarded Honorary Membership of Bangor Chess Club
On Friday 25th February 2022, the committee members of Bangor Chess Club voted unanimously to award Honorary Membership to Mark Seidman.
Februarys Childrens Chess 2022
The monthly series of Chess tournaments continued at Methodist College, Belfast on Saturday 12th February 2022.
Tournament Reports: Groomsport Blitz & Holywood Rapid
On Thursday 17th February, Bangor Chess Club held their annual Groomsport Blitz Championship and the Holywood Rapid Championship took place Tuesday 22nd February.
