UCN Articles

All Ulster Chess News articles; David McAlister published his quarterly review on local chess from 1999 until 2006 after which issues were less frequent

Primary Schools' Team Event 1 June 2001

24 teams from 6 primary schools from as far apart as Portstewart and Killinchy competed in this event. The winners were "The Noble Knights" from Inchmarlo Preparatory School, Belfast.

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Primary Schools' Individual Event 7 June 2001

First prize went to Steven Mullan of Cairnshill Primary School with 5 points from his 5 games. In second place was Nigel Chan of Inchmarlo Preparatory School.

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Belfast Summerfest

40 competitors competed in 2 sections - an excellent turnout considering that many Ulster chess clubs are closed for the summer.

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Ratings

July 1999 FIDE Ratings for Ulster Players

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National Club Championship September 12-13

RVH hosted this event very efficiently at their clubrooms. Unfortunately they were unable to avoid the wooden spoon over the board, while the other Ulster team North Belfast, competing because of the absence of a Connacht representative, took second place behind a very strong Bray team.

National Club Championship September 12-13 - Read More…

Knock-Out Cup

The competition is to have a new format this season.

Knock-Out Cup - Read More…

Correspondence

Richard McMaster writes in with an interesting idea:

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Civil Service Summer Chess Tournament

As usual this "go as you please" tournament was held throughout the summer months with the final round on Wednesday 22nd September.

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Newtownards Chess Club

After a nomadic existence last year Newtownards CC have new premises at Clandeboye Golf Club, Tower Road, Conlig.

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Recent Tournament Results

Final standings from the Ulster Senior Championship, the Ulster Open and the Bunratty Masters.

Recent Tournament Results - Read More…

1999-2000 UCU League Tables

League standings going into the final stretch of the season.

1999-2000 UCU League Tables - Read More…

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