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6th Ulster Blitz Championship 2016 - report
The 6th Ulster Blitz Championship 2016 attracted 25 participants this year. In total they completed 216 games over 18 rounds. This time control and style of chess made for another great days entertainment over the festive period and the opportunity to play against a wide variety of opponents.
Lacksidasical starts the seasons Alan Burns Grandprix
The first of the Alan Burns Grand-prix tournaments took place on 11th December. With a relaxing time on the clock of 20mins + 5 sec increment...
Ballynafeigh 1 extend lead with Muldoons win
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 8) Ballynafeigh 1's good run of form continues as they brush aside Muldoons 1 to stretch their lead to 13 points.
Children Battle to become Ulster Champion 2016/17
Young Chess enthusiasts gathered at Methodist College on 10th December to see who could be Ulster Champion....
49th Mulcahy Memorial Chess Congress - €1500 Prize-money
For those who would like to start the new year with some chess and visit a lovely city...... 49th Mulcahy Memorial Chess Congress - €1500 Prize-money Friday January 6 – Sunday January 8, 2017 Venue: Gresham Metropole Hotel, McCurtain Street, Cork (5min from railway station and 2min from bus station). For special rates contact the hotel here and mention the ‘Mulcahy Chess Tournament’ when booking. Mulcahy Memorial Congress: This is a one section tournament open to all players.
Ballynafeigh 1 pull clear after QUB slip up
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 7) Ballynafeigh 1 extended their lead in the race for the Silver King after a convincing win against The A Team. Not only that, but they got some help from their second team who pulled off an unlikely comeback to defeat QUB 1.
Report - Omagh rapidplay 2016
Another excellent turnout at the Omagh rapidplay on its 3rd year running.
Muldoons get QUB revenge to gain on leaders
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 6) An exciting three-way title race is brewing in Division 1 as Muldoons 1 made amends for their Week 1 defeat to QUB 1 to propel themselves back into title contention. In Division 2, Ballynafeigh 3 and QUB 2 drew their top-of-the-table clash while QUB 3 continue to steamroll Division 3.
Universal Childrens Day and Chess Problem Solving.
In support of the Chess and Heritage Event run alongside of " Celebration of 800 years of Mayorality and Freeman of Newcastle of Tyne" on the Universal Children Day. Malola Prasath invited the Ulster Chess Union, to make it into a grand "Northeast Celebration". Ulster Chess Union ran a fun problem solving event at Caffe Nero, Lombard St. A small group of Problem solvers met and enthusiastically solved problems.
Ballynafeigh 3 stun Kelly's Heroes to open up Division 2 lead
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 5) Ballynafeigh 3 are emerging as the clear leaders in Division 2 after dominating a strong Kelly's Heroes team. Meanwhile in Division 1, it remains tight at the top as QUB 1 and Ballynafeigh 1 shared the points.
Alan Burns Grand Prix starts on December 11th
The Alan Burns Grand Prix series kicks-off on 11th December. Now in its fourth year, the Lackadaisical Rapidplays offer the chance for an excellent Sunday lunch followed by an afternoon of entertaining chess.
QUB sit atop Division 1 after A Team annihilation
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 4) A convincing win for QUB 1 over The A Team puts them on top of Division 1 for the time being.
This years Childrens Chess Grandprix kicks off in November
On Saturday November 5th the new seasons Childrens Chess series of tournaments started. Some 26 youngsters played chess and solved problems. In a friendly atmosphere some brilliant battles were fought.
Ballynafeigh 2 upset The A Team
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 3) Ballynafeigh 2 move up to second place in Division 1 with a surprise win over The A Team, while Division 2 remains as tight as ever.
Ballynafeigh surge ahead
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 2) Ballynafeigh 1 have opened up a clear lead in Divison 1 after routing The A Team, while early indications are that an exciting chase for the Strawbridge Cup is developing.
The Ulster Masters took place on 14th-16th October at Queens University
Chess enthusiasts congregated to play the Ulster Masters a weekend 6 round swiss. Who would win, who would master...
Champions stumble against QUB
(B&D League 2016/17 Week 1) Muldoons 1 got their Silver King defence off to a poor start as they were beaten by QUB 1, while Ballynafeigh 1 are the early leaders after beating Ballynafeigh 2.
The Belfast Qualifier for the London Junior Chess Championship
The new school year starts and we have our first monthly tournament. The London Junior Chess Championship (LJCC). An opportunity for the younger players to qualify for the LJCC finals - one of the most prestigious tournaments.
Awards and a fun rapidplay Tournament
The Summer tournament came to an end on Weds 28th Sept. with a fun handicap tournament and prize giving.
Final night of Summer Tournament
The final night of the Summer Tournament was held Weds 21st September. 22 players. The final results are in. Next week is prize giving and a handicap tournament.
