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Nigel Short GM Simultaneous

The Ulster Chess Union has secured the services of Nigel Short GM for a thirty board simultaneous display in Belfast. The event will take place on the Thurs 19th February at the R.B.A.I common hall (Inst) situated between the Black-Man building and Jury’s hotel, first moves 6:45pm sharp.

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When

Feb 19, 2015
from 05:45 PM to 09:00 PM

Where

RBAI Common Hall

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Contact Phone

07803361034

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The Ulster Chess Union has secured the services of Nigel Short GM for a thirty board simultaneous display in Belfast. The event will take place on the Thurs 19th February at the R.B.A.I common hall (Inst) situated between the Black-Man building and Jury’s hotel, first moves 6:45pm sharp. Parking is free and light refreshments will be provided.

Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket please contact Damien Cunningham/Ross Harris/Calum Leitch/Mark Newman but do it quickly, if you are one of the lucky players that have already secured a seat you should guarantee it with a deposit a.s.a.p. Many thanks to Damien Cunningham for organising such a brilliant opportunity.

The fee for playing is £25.

An opportunity not to be missed. Your chance to play Nigel Short GM MBE. 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. Recently Nigel won the Poker Stars Isle of Man International Tournament.

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