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Ulster Rapidplay Championships 2018 - Sponsored by Falls Bowling Club
Saturday 21st April saw 50 Chess players enjoying the excellent surrounds of the Falls Bowling Club and competing to see who would be Ulster Rapidplay Chess Champion and Ulster Intermediate Rapidplay Champion.
Ulster Chess Union present David McAlister with an 'Honorary Lifetime Membership Award'
At the Ulster Rapidplay Championships on Saturday April 21, the Ulster Chess Union presented David McAlister with an 'Honorary Lifetime Membership Award' for decades of voluntary service to Ulster Chess and Irish Chess, through extensive writing on chess history, reporting results, controlling over 100 tournaments and serving for 12 years as President of the Ulster Chess Union.
Spectactor
Weekly chess reports published in the "County Down Spectator" and its sister title "The Newtownards Chronicle"
Williamson Shield 2018 - who would win the Historic Shield
The Williamson Shield took place at Queens University on Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th March. With two well attended sections and brilliantly controlled by Brendan Jamison. Two sections totalling 37 players and the fight is on......
Alan Burns Lacksidasical March 2018
On March Sunday 18th Chess players gathered for the Alan Burns Lacksidasical. An afternoon of gentle chess.
March 10th saw some brilliant chess at Methodist College
In the monthly Childrens Chess tournaments at Methodist College we had some top players playing some brilliant chess
Muldoons 1 regain Silver King despite Strand 1 victory
(B&D League 2017/18 - postponed matches update) Strand 1 beat Ballynafeigh 1, but it isn't enough as Muldoons 1 are confirmed as B&D League champions for a second time, while Strand 4 win Division 3 after a nail-biting finish to the season.
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.
