You are here: Home › Archives › Trophy winners, donors and dedications › Alex Beckett Trophy › History of the Alex Beckett Trophy

History of the Alex Beckett Trophy

The Alex Beckett Trophy is currently presented to the winner of the Ulster Masters, which was first played in 2011. However the history of the Trophy dates back to 2000.

Ulster Matchplay Championship

This competition was only held on two occasions before being discontinued.

2000 - Stephen SCANNELL

2002 - Stephen SCANNELL

Ulster Open

The Trophy was presented on a third occasion in a one-off revival of the Ulster Open.

2005 - Tom CLARKE

Ulster Masters

The Ulster Masters is held in the Autumn and since its inaugural year in 2011, the winner is awarded the Alex Beckett trophy.

2011 - Michael WATERS

2012 - Alan DELANEY

2013 - Gabor HORVATH

2014 - Calum LEITCH

2015 - Calum LEITCH

2016 - Gareth ANNESLEY

2017 - Mark NEWMAN

2018 - Danny ROBERTS

2019 - Calum LEITCH

2020 - NO COMPETITION

2021 - Peter CARROLL

2022 - Peter CARROLL

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
More news…
« March 2026 »
March
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031
Upcoming Events
FIDE RATED Moira Rapid Championship 2026 Tuesday 7 April 2026 10 rounds of 10+5. Moira Presbyterian Church. Apr 07, 2026 10:10 AM - 05:00 PM — Moira Presbyterian Church, 14-18 Meeting Street, Moira, BT67 0NR, Northern Ireland
FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Blitz Championship 2026 Wedsnesday 8th April 14 rounds of 5+5. Moira Presbyterian Church. Apr 08, 2026 10:10 AM - 05:00 PM — Moira Presbyterian Church, 14-18 Meeting Street, Moira, BT67 0NRd
April 11th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. All youngsters welcome. Apr 11, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
City of Belfast 2026 May 02, 2026 - May 04, 2026 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
Belfast May Day Chess Open May 05, 2026 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM — First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary St, Belfast
Upcoming events…