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Strand return to top
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 5) Strand 1 returned to the top of Division 1 with victory over Ballynafeigh 2, while QUB 2 and 3 continue their winning ways in their respective divisions.
Bangor Blitz Nov 2018
In the league free week Bangor Club hosted a top Blitz tournament at their club - with 34 players in attendance and Brendan Jamison controlling.
QUB teams lead all three divisions after three wins
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 4) All three divisions are led by a QUB team after some fine performances from the students.
November Childrens Chess 2018
An autumn afternoon of fun chess and brilliant puzzle solving. 16 top youngsters meet up a Methodist college for a battle.
Civil Service stranded
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 3) Strand 1 are the new league leaders after a 4-1 win over Civil Service, while Northern Lights and QUB 3 pull away in the lower divisions.
Martin Kelly remembering two wonderful Belfast South players
Sadly Sam Ferris and Dave Riley have recently passed away. Both well respected and much loved members of Belfast South.
Top young chess players compete in Belfast LJCC Qualifier
On Saturday 6th October at Methodist College - young chess players gathered to play in the Belfast London Junior Chess Championship Qualifier.
QUB go top after Civil Service rout
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 2) QUB 1 replace Civil Service at the top of Division 1 after convincingly beating the Stormont side.
Civil Service make early running as new league season kicks off
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 1) Civil Service survived an unexpected setback on board 1 to earn victory against Ballynafeigh 2 and end the first week of the season on top of Division 1.
Weekend of Chess action at Portrush in The Atlantic Hotel sponsors of the event
The Atlantic Hotel Portrush hosted a series of events over the weekend of 12th/13th October. A Simultaneous against Brendan Jamison. An active tournament of Six rounds finished off with an evening Blitz on Saturday evening.
Award Ceremony for the Summer 2018 tournament
The end of September and the award ceremony for the Summer Tournament. Plus a fun handicap tournament where the time given to each player depends on the difference of their grades. From 10min:10min to 2:min:18mins.
Cathal Murphy and Martin Kelly playing at the City of Dublin Majors.
Two games played by both players - winning with the Vienna Gambit.
Results of the 2018 Summer tournament
With the last round of the 2018 Summer Tournament having been played we can see the final positions of the players. Next week we have fun time base handicap tournament and the award ceremony.
Belfast Culture Night 2018 lots of chat, coffee and chess
The UCU had two cafes this year. Costa Cafe at Victoria Square and our long term location of Caffe Nero at Lombard Street. Chess, good company in the surrounds of the brilliant atmosphere of Belfast Culture Night.
Belfast Culture Night 2018. Cafe Chess Playing at Caffe Nero and Costa Coffee.
Belfast Culture Night. Enjoy meeting potential new chess players. Play chess and enjoy the cafe experience. Share your enthusiasm for the game. At Caffe Nero, 19 Lombard St. or Costa Coffee, Victoria Centre, September 21st 3:30pm til late. This is part of the Belfast annual Culture Night with lots of exciting public events celebrating culture.
Summer Tournament report week 18 - one week to go
With only one week left in the tournament. How do things stand.
Belfast holds one of 8 qualifiers for the UK Open Blitz 2018
On September 8th at Stormont Pavilion players gathered to play in the Belfast Qualifier for the UK Open Blitz 2018. The top two prizes are entry into the UK Open Blitz final.
The Ulster Chess Union holds its nineth Summer School
Within the lovely location of Ballynafiegh Bowling Club. Over the three days Weds 8th to Fri 10th August 2018. Fourteen youngsters met and enjoyed 3 focused days of chess.
Ulster Chess Union re-affiliates with Irish Chess Union
Joint statement from the Ulster Chess Union and the Irish Chess Union
New Ulster Champion Thomas Donaldson
The Ulster Championship was held over 25th-27th August at the brilliant location of the Europa Hotel. With 57 entries and 3 sections there were tough battles and exciting chess. Thomas Donaldson was crowned the new Ulster Champion for 2018.
