You are here: Home › Archives › Ulster Chronicles › 2019-2020 season › UCU Web 2019 › Lisburn Blitz and Bullet Championships - Oct 12th 2019 › SECOND LISBURN CHESS BLITZ AND BULLET - 12TH OCTOBER 2019

SECOND LISBURN CHESS BLITZ AND BULLET - 12TH OCTOBER 2019

Tournament Report by Assistant Arbiter Martin Johnston Lisburn Chess Club hosted its second Speed Chess Championship on Saturday 12 October 2019. As per last season, it was very well attended with players from all over the province. 34 competed and many more watched on.
SECOND LISBURN CHESS BLITZ AND BULLET - 12TH OCTOBER 2019

SECOND LISBURN CHESS BLITZ AND BULLET - 12THOCTOBER 2019


Tournament Report by Assistant Arbiter Martin Johnston


Lisburn Chess Club hosted its second Speed Chess Championship on Saturday 12 October 2019. As per last season, it was very well attended with players from all over the province. 34 competed and many more watched on.


The format was Blitz and Bullet with seven rounds of ten-minute Blitz followed, after lunch, with six rounds of Bullet. There was quite a bustle about the tournament and it proved exciting for all involved. There was a huge upset in the very first round when young Adam Fitzsimons defeated Steve Scannell, sealing his win of the Giant Killer prize.


The club along with Neil Gardiner (Director) offered three prizes in each of three-graded section these consisted of Soviet era chess lapel pins, which proved an interesting and innovative idea for prizes.


A new trophy was presented to the club “LISBURN CHESS CLUB PERPETUAL BRILLIANCY PRIZE” This was awarded as a Giant Killer prize on this occasion, and awarded to whomever beat a higher rated player with the greatest rating difference.


The club would like to express its gratitude to Brendan Jamison for his expertise and help as our Chief Arbiter on the day and the work involved beforehand. Also Libraries NI for their continued hospitality during the tournament and every Saturday.

theroom

BLITZ RESULTS

7 ROUNDS OF 10+0


Champion: Steve Scannell (6/7)

2nd: Danny Roberts (5.5/7)

3rd: Michael Sheerin (5.5/7)

Intermediate Champion: Taufik Kamal (5/7)

Intermediate 2nd: Dexter Harris (4.5/7)

Intermediate 3rd: Adam Fitzsimons (4/7)

Junior Champion: Aaditya Singh (4/7)

Junior 2nd: Brian Fitzsimons (3/7)

Junior 3rd: Patrick Maguire (3/7)

The first recipient of the new Lisburn Chess Club Brilliancy Prize

Was Adam Fitzsimons (1159) for his round 1 victory over an opponent 695 rating points higher.

theWinners

 

BULLET TOURNAMENT

SIX ROUNDS OF 1+0

Champion: Michael Sheerin (5.5/6)

2nd Place: Steve Scannell (5/6)

3rd Place: Neil Gardner (5/6)

theWinners-bullet

Contents
News
Annual Prize giving at Stormont took place on Friday June 5th 2026 MLA Naomi Long invited top young chess players to Stormont. To celebrate young chess players. With competitions and awar... Jun 14, 2026
Brilliant day of Fischer Random Chess. Ulster 2026 Champion crowned. On Saturday 13th June 2026. At 10:30am 14 players gathered to play the very challenging and fun game of Fischer Random. ... Jun 14, 2026
The Delancey Schools UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal took place on May 9th 2026 This marks the end of our monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments. A brilliant one day qualifier for the prestigious Delance... May 30, 2026
Arkell Put to the Test in Carrickfergus English chess legend pushed all the way as local players claim two wins and two draws in a memorable evening for the Uls... May 27, 2026
City of Belfast Chess Tournament Delivers Drama, Upsets, and Two Champions in a Thrilling 2026 Edition The May Bank Holiday weekend brought six intense rounds of competitive chess to Lisburn Chess Club, as 34 players from a... May 22, 2026
More news…
« July 2026 »
July
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031
Upcoming Events
The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay July 30th 2026. ( FIDE rated) Rapidplay tournament at Citi Offices on Thursday 30th July Round 1 starts at 7:30pm. All monies being dona... Jul 30, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — Citi, Gateway Offices, 60 Sydenham Rd, Belfast BT3 9DP.
FIDE RATED Bangor City Centre Summer Weekday Classic 2026 3 day mid-week event: Rounds each day at at 10:00 to 13:00 and 13:45 to 16:45 Tuesday 18 August 2026 Wednesday 19 Aug... Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:45 PM — Marquis hall, Castle Park, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
FIDE RATED Bangor City Centre Summer Weekday Classic 2026: Day 2 3 day mid-week event: Rounds each day at at 10:00 to 13:00 and 13:45 to 16:45 Wednesday 19 August 2026 Thursday 20 A... Aug 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:45 PM — Marquis hall, Castle Park, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
FIDE RATED Bangor City Centre Summer Weekday Classic 2026: Day3 3 day mid-week event: Rounds each day at at 10:00 to 13:00 and 13:45 to 16:45 Thursday 20 August 2026 Aug 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM — Marquis hall, Castle Park, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
FIDE Rated Ulster Championships 2026 Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 — Blackmountain Shared Space, 280 Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
Upcoming events…