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Summary

  • Full name: Brian Kelly
  • Born: York, England, 1978
  • Chess honours:
    • International Master
    • Olympiad team: 1994, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2006
    • Winner of the Gold medal for the best performance on board 6 at the 1994 Olympiad
    • European Championships team: 1995, 2005
    • Irish Champion: 1995, 2007
    • British under-21 Champion: 2000
    • British under-14 Champion: 1993
    • Ulster Champion: 1995
    • Williamson Shield Winner: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
    • City of Belfast Nemtzov Cup Winner: 1996
    • Belfast Civic Festival Winner: 1994

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Citi's Annual Charity Rapidplay took place in their offices on thursday july 30th 2026. This has become part of the Ulster Chess FIDE calendar. All funds raised go to Belfast Citi's charity of the year. This ... Aug 23, 2026
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
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