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4th Belfast South Open Chess Tournament 2015-16
This year's tournament which has now finished attracted a total of 28 entries from a number of Clubs and was played over 20 weeks from November to April. It was particularly encouraging that more than half the entrants played over and above the minimum number of 10 games required to qualify for prizes. As players ratings ranged from 900 to 1737, 2 grading bands were created at "under 1400 " and " over 1400" and players were paired within their band with a grading prize for each section in addition to prizes for the overall best percentage score and runner-up in the tournament . There was also 2 Best Game prizes which were published by the UCU. Prize winners were : Overall winner: Brendan Jamison ( Ballynafeigh ) with 77% Runner- Up : Ian Woodfield ( Queen's University) and Martin Kelly ( Belfast South) with 67% Grading prize : Paddy Magee ( Mallusk) Best Game Prizes : Brendan Jamison and Paddy Magee
Notification of UCU AGM 2016
The UCU AGM and League Awards will take place on Tuesday 31st May 2016 7:30pm at Ballynafeigh Community Development Centre, Ormeau road, Belfast.
BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (post-Christmas)
With this year's Belfast South CC Open drawing to a close, the award for the best game from the second half of the tournament has been presented.
Irish Junior Chess Championships 2016
Three of our local juniors recently attended the 2016 Irish Junior Chess Championships in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney.
The monthly Chess continues with March's Childrens Chess
The sequence of monthly tournaments continues. On Saturday March 12th youngsters gathered to play the best game - Chess at Methodist College, Belfast.
At Belfast Cafe Nero Chess players took part in unique international event: Chris Ross Simultaneous
Chris Ross a top Chess player who is blind played a simultaneous chess event. Playing in Collingwood College, Durham University Chris played players from nations including Italy, India, Iran . Ulster was invited to participate and a group of youngsters and club players met in the Cafe Nero to play and enjoy this unique event. The event took part on 29th February 2016.
The second of the NICS Alan Burns Grandprix
On February 28th chess players gathered at the Civil Service Social Club a lovely venue with good food followed by an afternoon of intense chess...
The Current Standings for the Belfast Scholastic GrandPrix and new ratings list.
The battle for the Scholastic Shields continues. The prizes - to be invited to Stormont for a special competition and award ceremony. After last months Childrens Chess Tournament how are the competitors standing? There are two tournaments left, March 12th and April 16th.
Muldoons claim Silver King in thrilling finale
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 15) Muldoons 1 are the new Belfast and District League Champions after beating previous holders Ballynafeigh 1. Ballynafeigh 2 secured the John Strawbridge Cup with a dominant performance, while QUB 2 took the Division 3 title.
Simon Williams GM played simultaneous 18th February
On the evening of 18th February, Belfast for another year had the visit of a top Grand Master - Simon Williams played 32 players. From young school students to hardened club players.
February 2016 Childrens Chess
On February 13th at Methodist College. There were some tough fights and some upsets at the Chess board. The competition to see who leads in the Grand-prix continues....
Muldoons and Ballynafeigh headed for final-day showdown?
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 14) Muldoons 1 and Ballynafeigh 1 both won to pull clear of their Division 1 rivals, while Ballynafeigh 2 make amends for last week's slip-up with a big win over NICS
Kelly's Heroes keep Strawbridge hopes alive with big win over leaders
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 13) In recent weeks Ballynafeigh have been fielding some of their stronger second team players in their first team in the hopes of making up ground in Division 1, but this week they were left with a weakened squad for their second team which suffered a heavy defeat to Kelly's Heroes, leaving them with work to do to claim the John Strawbridge Cup.
Muldoons surge ahead after Bangor whitewash
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 12) Muldoons 1 are eight points ahead in the Silver King race after a 5-0 win over Bangor Groomsport, but their nearest rivals, Ballynafeigh 1 and QUB 1, each have a match in hand.
GM Simon Williams to give simultaneous display in Belfast
GM Simon Williams will give a thirty-board simultaneous exhibition at RBAI's Common Hall on Thursday the 18th of February.
Muldoons return to top
(B&D League 2015/16 Week 11) The top-of-the-table clash between the CS Lewis Lions and Muldoons 1 ended in victory for the Corporation Square side, putting them back in the driving seat in the race for the Silver King.
Top twins back from the London Junior Chess Championships
The January Childrens Chess saw the new year start with some top chess and new challengers. Children from all over Northern Ireland come to play at these monthly tournaments. Enjoying an atmosphere of fun and thought.
BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (pre-Christmas)
The winner of the first best game prize from this season's Belfast South tournament has been announced.
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.
