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Belfast South Open Chess Tournament 2017-18
The final round of the Tournament and prize-giving took place on 27 March 2018. This flexible tournament was a very flexible one with an unscheduled change of venue and a switch from Monday to Tuesday night in January 2018. Particular thanks to QUB club for hosting the second half of the tournament.
The Summer tournament starts back at the Civil Service Pavillion - May 2nd
Start the summer by playing at the Summer tournament - a flexible tournament over 20 weeks. Back at its original venue with excellent parking and surroundings.
Kelly's Heroes reclaim Strawbridge Cup
(B&D League 2017/18 - postponed matches update) Kelly's Heroes secured the Division 2 title with a 3-2 win over nearest rivals Muldoons 2. Meanwhile, Strand 1's Silver King odds lengthened even further as they could only achieve a 3-2 win against Civil Service.
Muldoons 1 edge closer to Silver King after Ballynafeigh 2 forfeit
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 16) Muldoons 1 are just 3.5 points away from regaining the Silver King after winning by default against Ballynafeigh 2.
Kelly's Heroes increase advantage in Strawbridge chase
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 15) Kelly's Heroes narrowly defeated Muldoons 2 to go 4.5 points clear at the top of Division 2.
Strand 2 do clubmates a favour
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 14) It was a good week for the Holywood Road sides, as Strand 3 sewed up the Division 4 title and Strand 2 became the first team this season to avoid defeat against Muldoons 1 - and in doing so, may just have given Strand 1 a way back into contention for the Silver King.
A Team deal big blow to Strand 1's title hopes
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 13) Strand 1's title challenge may well have gone up in smoke after a shock draw against The A Team.
Dexter Harris wins outright the February Childrens Chess
On Saturday 10th February Dexter Harris P5 played brilliantly to win the Childrens Chess Tournament.
Muldoons 1's lead narrows, but is it too late?
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 12) Division 1 leaders prevailed in a tight match with Ballynafeigh 1 as second-placed Strand 2 easily saw off The A Team.
Ulster Team Rapidplay Championships 2018
The Ulster Team Rapidplay Championships 2018 were played on Saturday 3rd February at the Good Shepherd Centre. A report of the event hot off the press from the brilliant organiser Brendan Jamison. With 72 players and some great chess.
Kelly's Heroes in pole position as Division 2 splits
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 11) With the pre-split fixtures now complete, the top three in Division 2 are separated by just four points, while Muldoons 1's inexorable march towards the Silver King continues unabated as they thrash The A Team.
Sadly Alex Beckett has passed away.
An inspirational leader in our local chess scene, Alex Beckett, has died at the age of 86. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. The amount of time and energy he poured into the development of chess in Belfast will forever make him a legend within Ulster Chess. Alex Beckett’s funeral will be held at Knockbreda Church of Ireland Parish Church, Church Road, Belfast BT8 7AN at 11am this Friday 26th January.
Muldoons 1 inch further ahead after tight contest
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 10) Muldoons 1 beat Strand 1 to put a little more distance between themselves and the team considered their main challengers.
Top Young players compete at Methodist College - January 13th.
The January Childrens Chess saw top young chess players gather to compete at Methodist College on 13th January afternoon.
Aaditya and Anjali travel to the London Junior Chess Championship
Two of our youngest players travelled to play in the very prestigious London Junior Chess Championship at the end of December 2017.
A new year’s health check: is our local chess scene expanding or contracting?
Brendan Jamison takes a look at the current state of the Ulster chess scene.
Strand come out on top in 12-board super match
QUB welcomed Strand for a friendly match that went down to the wire.
Belfast South Open Chess Tournament 2017-18
Important changes to the Belfast South Tournament venue and dates commencing in January 2018.
Muldoons 1 gain breathing space as Strand 1 slip up
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 8) Muldoons 1 extend their lead at the top of Division 1 to 4.5 points going into the Christmas break.
Alan Burns Lacksidasical December 2017
The first of the series of Alan Burns Lacksidasicals took place on Sunday 10th December.
