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2003-2005 series

Series of weekly reports mostly authored by Drew Ferguson for Bangor Chess Club. Some articles are illustrated here with images submitted at the time but usually not published by the paper
Chess Notes 4/01/2004

Chess Notes 4/01/2004

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 4 Jan 2004 including pictures from the Ulster Senior Championship

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2003 League Standings

2003 League Standings

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 18 Dec 2003

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Lords Debate Chess in Schools

Lords Debate Chess in Schools

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 11 Dec 2003

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Carnegie Revitalised

Carnegie Revitalised

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 4 Dec 2003

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Chess Notes 27/11/2003

Chess Notes 27/11/2003

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 27 Nov 2003

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Over the Board

Over the Board

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 20 Nov 2003

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Junior Club Night

Junior Club Night

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 13 Nov 2003

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Two Ulster Champions Lead Bangor

"Chess Notes" from County Down Spectator, 06 Nov 2003

Two Ulster Champions Lead Bangor - Read More…

News
Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after March 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Mar 22, 2026
Amost 40 young players gather at our Monthly Childrens Chess tournaments Saturday March 14th. Methodist College. We continue our monthly events. An afternoon of Chess games and puzzles. With al... Mar 22, 2026
Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after February 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Mar 08, 2026
New Rapidplay Ulster Champion Crowned 28th February 2026 Fruithill Bowling Club hosted in its brilliant venue the annual Rapidplay Ulster Championship. Many thanks to the Club a... Mar 07, 2026
Ulster Chess Union Mourns the Passing of Damien Lavery Mar 02, 2026
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