News
The Summer Chess School the final event of the Childrens Chess year.
The timetable of chess events finishing with a 3 day summer school Weds August 10th to 12th 2022. At the excellent Council Run Bowling Hall at Ormeau Park.
UCU Summer School places/British Blitz Belfast Qualifier/Ulster Championships (inc. Entry list)
There are still a few places for the UCU Summer School Weds 10th, Thurs 11th, Fri 12th August. The UK Blitz Open Belfast Qualifier is on Sunday 4th Sept. The Ulster Championships are on 27th/28th/29th August at QUB - Current entry list. We have Thomas Donaldson playing in the British Championships starting 13th August.
FIDE U1800 Newry Summer Classic - Sunday 14th August
Some 32 players gathered in Newry at the Sticky Fingers Art Centre to play in the FIDE rated event organised by Brendan Jamison.
NI RAPID GRAND PRIX - FIDE RATED
During the 2022/2023 season, Northern Ireland will host ten FIDE rated tournaments in an exciting Rapid Grand Prix. At the end of the season, the Rapid Grand Prix champion will be awarded a special engraved cup.
Ethan Cole plays for Ireland at the Glorney Cup 2022
Absolutely brillant to have Ethan Cole playing Board 1 on the Ireland team playing at the International Glorney Cup in the Stokes Tournament.
News Story: Newry FIDE Summer Classic doubles capacity
For the upcoming FIDE-rated event in Newry on Sunday 14th August, the U1800 Summer Classic, we were limited to 18 players but have now taken a second room at the arts centre to increase capacity to 36. We have also increased the number of trophies/shields/cups available to win.
The Summer Tournament Scores after 12 weeks of games
After 12 weeks of games. How do players % stand.
Naomi Long MLA invites top young chess players to Stormont for Awards and Competition.
On Friday June 10th a celebration of young chess talent took place at Stormont. Students, Parents, Principals, Teachers were the guests of Naomi Long MLA for the morning with a tour of the building, a chess tournament and an award ceremony.
6 upcoming FIDE rated events for August/September
Northern Ireland will see 6 FIDE-rated events during mid-August to the end of September. Ranging from blitz to rapid and classic tournaments, there’s something for all. Early booking is advised as most of the venues have a set limit on capacity.
Danny Roberts comments on City of Belfast play
Danny took the time to look over the games from the recent City of Belfast tournament. He gave us his commentary on one of the games
4 of our young players make their FIDE blitz debuts in the July rating list
Brendan Jamison has been a driving force to get as many of our local players onto the FIDE rating ladder. So far in 2022, he has held 12 FIDE rated events during Jan-May and has many more planned for Sept-Dec. This remains his top passion within the local chess scene and each month sees about 4 new local players appear on the FIDE rating lists.
News story: Elephant Chess Sculpture creates magic trail across Belfast city centre
International sculptor Brendan Jamison has created a chess-themed charity sculpture for the NI Hospice in a special city-wide art spectacle this summer. From 20th June, 30 uniquely designed Elmer elephants will appear on the streets of Belfast to form the biggest-ever public art trail the city has ever seen, running for ten weeks until 31st August 2022.
Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 took place on Sunday 22nd May.
Some 26 players gathered at the Civil Service Pavilion. 12 in the top section and 14 in the intermediate section. With a time limit of 20mins and 5 secs - we were in for some good chess.
The Belfast Megafinals took place on Saturday 14th May 2022
An opportunity to qualify for the Delancey Chess Challenge Gigafinals and to be part of one of the most prestigous and largest of childrens chess competitions. Players gathered at Methodist college for a day of chess and puzzle solving.
Ards Blitz Championship Tournament Report
Ards hosted a Blitz Championship on Saturday 21st May 2022 and we have the results.
It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Mr. Dennis Thorpe.
Steve Scannell remembers Dennis Thorpe who sadly passed away 15th May 2022.
Chess in Newry gets a start
As part of its outreach programme, Bangor Chess Club is lending equipment and support to a children’s arts centre in Newry to help promote chess in the city.
Annual General Meeting Announcement
This year's AGM will be hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Monday 27th June at 8pm
Newry Chess Festival : 27-29 May
2 events for the Newry Chess Festival over the weekend of Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May
