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Schools Ulster Championships 2012
The most presitigous event on the schools Chess Calender was held at Methodist College. Some 31 students battled to become the Ulster Champion. The youngest player was 5 years Admira Kecskemeti who was awarded Ulster Under 7's Champion. We also had the international junior player Karina Kruk who won the overall Championship. With players coming from schools as far a field as St Columbs College. Run by the Ulster Schools Chess Council who together with the UCU run a calender of events - approx one per month.
Mallusk Chess Club
Magherafelt travelling people have settled in Mallusk
League begins week starting 22nd October
League begins week starting 22nd October. Venues and Nights - ** please note Belfast South is now Thursday evening. ** 11 Teams. First half of competition is an all-play-all results from which will split the teams into 2 leagues.
Ulster Schools Individual Chess Championships : Saturday Nov 3rd
The top young chess players of Ulster battle it out to see who will be the Champion.
The Belfast LJCC Qualifier 2012
The 3rd Belfast LJCC Qualifier took place on Saturday 6th October. The calibre of players was high. Unfortunately the numbers were low. This is a once in a year opportunity to qualify for the prestigious London Junior Chess Championships where the UK's top young players battle.
Nigel Short GM MBE playing in Belfast - a simultaneous exhibition on Tuesday 26th February 2013
An opportunity not to be missed. Your chance to play Nigel Short GM MBE in a simultaneous chess display in Belfast on Tuesday 26th February 2013 . Nigel Short tied first place at the British Championships at the age of 14. He became a GM at the age of 19. He was ranked 3rd in the World and challenged Kasparov for the Ultimate title of World Champion.
Problems from Belfast Culture Night
These are both challenging and elegent. Problems handed out on fliers during Belfast Culture Night 2012.
Summer Tournament Awards Evening and Active Competition: Weds 26th September.
The end of the Summer tournament was celebrated on Weds 26th September with a time handicap active. The difference of the players ratings sets the times on the clocks from 10min:10min to 2min:18min. Players are at their most even. At the end of the evening Prizes and certificates are awarded to the Summer Tournament Winners. All agreed many thanks to the brilliant venue - the Civil Service Social Club.
The final round of the Summer 2012 Tournament
After some 240 games. 19 rounds. Who won the Summer Tournament 2012?
A brilliant Evening of Social Chess - Belfast Culture Night
Everyone had a brilliant evening - what could possibly beat this! meeting new people, drinking delicious coffee and playing chess. One felt proud to be part of the Ulster Chess Union, proud to be involved with the Belfast Culture Night, proud to part of Belfasts friendly people.
Breaking News: Cafe Chess starting at 5:00pm tonight 21st September
Breaking news we have an earlier start for our Cafe Chess 5:00pm tonight 21st September at Caffe Nero.
Individual Ulster Chess Union Fees for this Year
The AGM has set the Fees for the Ulster Chess Union at £10 Member £5 Concession The Ulster Chess Union Provides Chess Tournaments in Northern Ireland. Calculates and publishes the rating list. Runs the Chess League. and many other chess related activities
Belfast Culture Night. Cafe Chess Playing at Caffe Nero, 19 Lombard St. 21st September 5:00pm til late
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 21st 5:00pm til late. This is part of the Belfast annual Culture Night ( http://culturenightbelfast.com ). With lots of exciting public events celebrating culture.
The Summer tournament. 2 Match playing weeks left then prize-giving.
Only two weeks of play left. How do the players stand. The three section leaders all have the potential to win the whole tournament. Top Section leader: Pat Colemen 77.78% Middle Section leader: Matthew Chapman 80% Lower Section leader: David Seaby 71.88%
Another successful Summer School
Held for the third year running the UCU ran another brilliant Summer Chess School. With Steve Scannell and Michael Waters providing some brilliant workshops.
2012 Ulster Championship results
After three days and six rounds of competitive chess at Belfast's Europa Hotel, three Ulster Championship titles have been decided.
2012 Ulster Championships underway
For the sixth successive year the Europa Hotel is hosting the Ulster Chess Union's premier tournament over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
