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Delancey UK Chess Challenge Northern Ireland Megafinal 2019
Young top chess players met at Methodist College on Saturday May 11th to play in the Delancey UK Chess Challenge Northern Ireland Megafinal. This is part of the largest childrens competition in the World. Who would qualify for the next stage - the Gigafinals?
Minutes from the 2019 UCU AGM
With the election of Officers and the awarding of the league prizes and the looking back over the chess year to our many successes.
Chess Arbiter Training Programme 2019: Progress Report
Ulster Chess Union Tournament Director Brendan Jamison introduced a 12 month Arbiter Training Course at the beginning of January 2019. 8 UCU members signed up. How are they progressing....
Tournament Report for City of Belfast Championships 2019
Held at The Pavilion, part of the Stormont Estate and location of the NICS chess club, the City of Belfast Championships were a terrific bank holiday weekend of chess. Some enjoyed playing on home turf, while others travelled a great distance to participate; Nikolai Dimitrov took the train all the way from Dublin! Report By Ciaran Rowan, Assistant Arbiter
Enniskillen Rapidplay Championships 2019
Some brilliant chess at the fantastic location of Lough Erne Resort on Saturday 18th May.
Ross Harris awarded National Arbiter title
Our second National Arbiter - Ross Harris was awarded the title after completing the training and gaining two Arbiter norms.
Ulster Chess Union AGM - candidates standing for the Board
The AGM is being held at the Civil Service Pavilion Saturday 25th May. The current candidates for the board.
Latest Amended League Rules 2019
Its always good to know the league rules - these have had some minor modifications.
Chess season ends with rapid tournament at Bangor Chess Club
Last Thursday (2nd May) saw the last event of the season at Bangor Chess Club. A rapid tournament over 6 rounds attracted players aged 8 and above. Locals enjoyed mixing with players from Newry, Downpatrick, Mallusk, Belfast, Donaghadee, Millilse, Newtownards, Comber and even from Michigan in the USA.
List of league winners and board prizes for presentation at AGM on Saturday 25 May 2019 at 6:30pm
The 2019 UCU AGM is being held on Saturday 25th May 6:30pm at NCIS Pavilion. The presentation list for board prizes and league winners.
Bangor 2 seal Division 3 plate as QUB 3 withdraw
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 20) The Fruithill Ravens thought they were still in the Division 3 Plate race after a win over Ballynafeigh 3 - but the withdrawal of their Week 21 opponents means that Bangor 2 cannot now be caught.
Final Standings for the 2019 Childrens Chess Grandprix
With the April Childrens Chess completed we have the final standings for the 2019 Grandprix. The top four of each section get invited to Stormont for an award ceremony and Elite Chess Tournament.
Message from League Controller in relation to QUB 3 withdrawing from Division 3
Dear league players, unfortunately QUB 3 were unable to play their last 3 league fixtures due to exam season and had to withdraw from the league.
April Childrens Chess at Methodist College
Top chess youngsters play at Methodist College on April 13th 2019 - the last of the series of Childrens Chess afternoons.
Strand 1 confirmed as new league champs after win over QUB 1
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 19) Strand 1 have secured their first ever Silver King after a 3.5-1.5 victory at QUB 1.
Double Trouble at Groomsport Chess Tournament
Last Thursday (11 April), Teams of 2 battled it out in the first ever Doubles Rapidplay chess tournament in Groomsport.
Strand 1 close in on Silver King after week of closely-fought matches
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 18) Strand 1 were hoping for draws between their rivals in their free week to maintain their cushion as much as possible - they got one, as well as a pair of 3-2 scorelines in the other matches.
UCU Winter Tournament 2018-19
This popular event, hosted by Queen's University Chess Club and organised by Belfast South Chess Club, finished on 8 April along with prize-giving. As with previous years there were prizes not only for the overall Winner and Runner-up but also 3 Grading Band prizes. 2 Best Game prizes were also awarded.
Checkmate with honours
Last Thursday (4 April) Bangor Chess Club hosted a special simul match with 15 players taking on Division 1 player Brendan Jamison. However, the usual format had a creative twist! Brendan played without a queen on every board, challenging the local players to find the quickest checkmate.
