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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.
The Junior Ulster Championships 2017/18
On a snow white and cold day the top young chess players met at Methodist College to determine the Ulster Champions. Saturday 9th December saw some exciting chess.
Ballynafeigh 1 stranded as hopes fade for successful title defence
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 7) Ballynafeigh 1's title defence appears doomed to failure as they suffered a shock defeat to Strand 2.
Strand 1 close the gap after big win
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 6) Strand 1 achieved a dominant victory over Ballynafeigh 2 after their second team put up a creditable performance in their narrow defeat to leaders Muldoons 1.
Chess for Peace
On Wednesday 15th November two of our promising young players, Dexter Harris and Adam Fitzsimons, traveled across to Wales as Youth Ambassadors for the Ulster Chess Union, as part of the Chess for Peace initiative by FIDE. They were accompanied by Ross Harris and Brian Fitzsimons.
Fruithill end Kelly's Heroes 100% record
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 5) The Malone Road side's perfect start to the season was brought to a juddering halt at Fruithill as they were finally beaten. Also, in Division 1 there was a default that could have significant implications for the title race.
Muldoons 1 take Silver King lead
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 4) Muldoons 1 are the new Division 1 leaders after a convincing win over The A Team, while Kelly's Heroes continue their Division 2 dominance with another whitewash.
Bangor and Fruithill give chase in Strawbridge Cup
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 3) With Division 1 not in action this week, the focus was on Division 2 and the race for the Strawbridge Cup.
The first Childrens Chess Tournament for 2017/18
The new season kicked off with some elegant chess and top players at the first Childrens Chess 2017/18 at Methodist College on Saturday 4th November.
Kelly's Heroes continue 100% start to season
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 2) For the second week in a row, Kelly's Heroes won 5-0, while in Division 1 Muldoons 1 looked impressive against Civil Service.
Civil Service off to flying start as new league season gets underway
(B&D League 2017/18 Week 1) Civil Service are the Week 1 leaders of Division 1 after they thumped The A Team.
London Junior Chess Championship Qualifier - Belfast 2017
One of the top youth tournaments has a group of Qualifying tournaments - Belfast hosts one of these. It took place at Methodist College on 14th October.
The Summer tournament award ceremony took place on 27th September
Always a brilliant evening the Summer Tournament award ceremony and a thrilling quick play with a difference....
Ulster Masters 2017
A thrilling weekend of chess saw three closely fought sections, with 10 players scooping prizes on the Sunday evening.
Belfast South Open Chess Tournament 2017-18 starts Monday 30th October
The Belast South Open Weekly tournament starts Monday 30th October at the Bankers Club.
Another brilliant evening of Culture, Coffee and Chess
Friday September 22nd and time for Belfast Culture Night. Outside Cafe Nero were tables ladden with chess boards waiting to be played ...
