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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 ...
The final round of the Summer Tournament
The final round of the Summer Tournament was played on Wednesday 20th September. After 20 weeks of brilliant chess the results have been calculated.
Presentation to Ray Devenney for outstanding contribution to Ulster Chess
In recognition of Ray's outstanding contribution to Ulster Chess , Belfast South Chess Club organised a presentation for him at The Bankers Club 20th September 2017. The presentation took place on the penultimate evening of the Eglantine Summer Tournament in which has Ray has been a participant.
Belfast Culture Night 2017. Cafe Chess Playing at Caffe Nero.
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. September 22nd 4:00pm til late. This is part of the Belfast annual Culture Night ( http://culturenightbelfast.com ). With lots of exciting public events celebrating culture.
The new School year has started and the Childrens Chess Tournament series kicks-off
The first in the monthly tournaments for this academic year is the London Junior Chess Championship Belfast Qualifier on Saturday 7th October.
Ulster Chess Championships 2017
The Ulster Chess Championships were held over the weekend of 2nd/3rd September at the brilliant location of the Europa Hotel.
Gentle reminder that this years UCU fees have been increased to £25.
This years UCU fees were increased at the AGM to £25 for adults and £10 for under 16's.
St Petersburg v Belfast match report
On Friday 18 August 2017, twelve players from Belfast travelled to Russia for an exciting week long chess trip. Located in the North East of Saint Petersburg, the Kalininsky Sports School hosted the international chess match, an event that was planned over the past 8 months by Mikhail Pavlov (1795) and Brendan Jamison (1747). The staff and coaches at Kalininsky were extremely warm and friendly and they presented a fun-filled week of chess activities for Team Belfast.
Ulster Player Martin Kelly's game published in book!
Martin Kelly was very pleasantly surprised to see his name in print....
