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Ballynafeigh 1 put Silver King rivals on notice
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 10) Despite a disastrous start to the season, Ballynafeigh 1 have muscled their way into the title chase and after their latest victory over Muldoons 1 their defence of the Silver King is very much alive with one third of the season still to play. Meanwhile, their second team pull away in Division 2 and a shock win for their fourth team could have profound implications in Division 3.
Lions draw level after big win in Groomsport
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 9) The CS Lewis Lions are joint leaders of Division 1 after a convincing win against Bangor Groomsport, while in Division 2 Kelly's Heroes make a dent in Ballynafeigh 2's lead.
Alan Burns Tournament Series Begins
The Alan Burns tournament series started with a Lacksidasical on Sunday 13th December. Players enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of Chess!! At the Civil Service Pavilion.
Ulster Schools Championships 2015-2016
Students from Ulster took part in the Ulster Champions 2015-16 at Methodist College on Saturday 5th December. With youngsters from 7 years to 18 years all playing for a title.
All to play for at the mid-season break
(B&D League Week 8) QUB 1's stunning win over Muldoons 1 means that the teams are bunched even more tightly together in Division 1 as the league enters the Christmas break. Meanwhile in Division 2, Ballynafeigh 2 extend their lead with a crucial win against Kelly's Heroes.
Ballynafeigh 1 back in title hunt?
(B&D League Week 7) Just when you thought the race for the Silver King couldn't be any more open, Ballynafeigh 1 score a big win over The A Team to get within nine points of the leaders despite still being in fifth place.
Omagh Rapidplay 2016
The 2nd Omagh Rapidplay was held on Saturday 21st November in Christian Brothers Grammar School.
A winter afternoon of chess fun.
The first of the afternoons of the Childrens Chess tournaments took place on November 7th at Methodist College. Some of the best young players in Ulster play head to head. The winner of the secondary tournament PeterTodd from Bangor Grammar is only in form 2 an excellent result.
Lions roar back into contention
An already-interesting battle for the Silver King got that much more exciting as Muldoons 1 suffered their first defeat of the season against the CS Lewis Lions. In Division 2, Ballynafeigh 2 and Kelly's Heroes are pulling away from the field.
Alan Burns Grand Prix
The Alan Burns Grand Prix series kicks-off on 13th December. Now in its third year, the Lackadaisical Rapidplays offer the chance for an excellent Sunday lunch followed by an afternoon of entertaining chess.
One down, two to go
(B&D League Week 5) With one-third of the season gone, every match-up (except for one postponement) has taken place and the league tables have well and truly taken shape.
Ulster Masters 2015
The 2015 Ulster Masters was held on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of October.
Muldoons pull away
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 4) Muldoons 1 are the sole Division 1 leaders after beating The A Team, while rivals QUB 1 fell to defeat against Ballynafeigh 1.
The Belfast London Junior Chess Championship Qualifier
The Chess calendar for students started with the opportunity to qualify to the prestigious LJCC. With a day event and the first of the year we are never quite sure of the number of players who will attend. But fortunately we had new faces and some excellent chess.
QUB keep pace with leaders
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 3) Originally tipped to be the Division 1 whipping boys, QUB 1 are justifying their place in the division with some fine performances, including this week's draw against leaders Muldoons 1 which keeps them just half a point behind.
QUB tame the Lions
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 2) The CS Lewis Lions fell to a shock defeat against QUB 1 this week, while defending champions Ballynafeigh 1 join them on 0-2 as they are beaten by The A Team.
Winners at the Summer Tournament
The last wednesday of september sees the last evening of the UCU Summer tournament. With an unusual rapidplay followed by a prize-giving ceremony
Bangor Groomsport start new season with a bang
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 1) The 2015/16 league season is up and running, and Bangor Groomsport are the early leaders as they upset champions Ballynafeigh 1.
October ratings published
With the new season just around the corner, a new ratings list - the first under the new system - has been published.
The Summer Tournament comes to an end...
With 21 rounds and some 42 players the Summer tournament has lots of chess. With the award ceremony and active tournament on weds 30th September the series comes to an end.
