Event Timings (approx and tbc)
5:30pm — Players seated at boards
5:45pm — Simultaneous display begins
Approximate finish time: 11:00pm
Playing Conditions
Players may choose whether to play with the white or black pieces.
Each player will be permitted two passes during the simul. When four games remain, clocks will be introduced with a time control of 10 minutes each remaining (10+0).
The full players list will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Important RSVP Notice
Simul ticket winners who have not yet responded with an RSVP should note that, if they arrive on the day without prior confirmation, their place may already have been reallocated and a game cannot be guaranteed.
We look forward to welcoming players for an enjoyable evening of chess with GM Keith Arkell.
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Date Sunday 24rd May 10:30am to 4:30pm Teams should be comprised of 4 players who are under 16 years of age on 24th May 2026.
6 rounds time: 15mins. More details : Pat Fitzsimons at mastergame100@hotmail.com, or phone at 087 4195253. ICU website : https://www.icu.ie/events/2135
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CHAMPION
2ND
3RD
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
JUNIOR CHAMPION
18 rounds of 1+1 bullet
- Leave 6 mins for each round - results to be put in etc.
- 50 min break after round 10
- 30 min break after round 18
Illegal move: Instant forfeit
Touch move also applies
Knockout after round 18
3 1+1 matches played
Top 8
Champion, 2nd and 3rd chosen from this
Top Junior + Top Intermediate chosen from Swiss stage
£5 entry if more than one week in advance
£10, if there is space, entry after this
Registration: 10:45 to 11:00
Rd 1: Start on time at 11:00
Rd 2: 11:06
Rd 3: 11:12
Rd 4: 11:18
Rd 5: 11:24
Rd 6: 11:30
Rd 7: 11:36
Rd 8: 11:42
Rd 9: 11:48
Rd 10: 11:54
Break: 12:00 to 12:50
Rd 11: 12:50
Rd 12: 12:56
Rd 13: 13:02
Rd 14: 13:08
Rd 15: 13:14
Rd 16: 13:20
Rd 17: 13:26
Rd 18: 13:32
Break from 13:40 to 14:10
Knockout Stage 1
14:10 to 14:40 (incase of tiebreaks)
Knockout stage 2
14:50 to 15:20
Final and 3rd place match
15:30 to 16:00
Provisional ratings determined by:
If unable to provide one of these, up to the arbiter's discretion, you'll be awarded a rating suitable (maybe via chess.com or lichess.org rating)
Please allow 24 hrs for a response & confirmation from Aharshi.
The UCU is happy to support young Aharshi in running his first event. Please show your support.
]]>FIDE RATED Aughamullan Rapid 2026
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Check-in opens at 19:00 and closes 19:20
Please take seats at 19:25
The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 19:30 to 21:45. Prize-giving at 21:50 to 21:55.
IMPORTANT
If travelling from Republic of Ireland, postcodes in Northern Ireland are different from Eircodes. A postcode covers an entire road and this is a very rural location. To get to venue, you must copy and paste this entire address into SatNav:
Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Type: Swiss pairings
Number of Rounds: 5
Time Control: 12+0
FIDE rules will apply. Remember mobile phones must be switched off and no food allowed in playing hall.
Tournament entry fees:
20 GBP for anyone paying cash on the night (if space is still available).
cdo10 GBP for players paying in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal or by cash at a prior event.
Reduced to 5 GBP for Washingbay Chess Club members if paid in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal or by cash at a prior event.
Max capacity = 40 players.
Book and prepay to secure a place.
8 trophies will be awarded as prizes:
CHAMPION
2nd PLACE
3rd PLACE
U1700 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
U1700 INTERMEDIATE 2nd
U1700 INTERMEDIATE 3rd
WASHINGBAY CLUB CHAMPION
U18 WASHINGBAY CLUB CHAMPION
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The tournament file will appear on FIDE website here: https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_information.phtml?event=478043 .
Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)
Deputy Arbiter: Paul O'Connor (FIDE licenced)
Chief Organizer: Jelmer Hania (Director of Washingbay Chess Club)
Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7
Entry list is available to view in ICU website here:
Event | FIDE RATED Aughamullan Rapid 2026
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Registration deadline: 21:00 on Saturday 12 September 2026 to fidechessni@gmail.com
Saturday 10 October 2026
Format: Open swiss tournament with top 3 in each age band awarded engraved trophies
Tournament details:
Check-in opens at 10:30 and closes 10:45
Please take seats at 10:55
Rounds 1-4 will be played back-to-back from 11:00 to 13:00
Lunch break: 13:00 to 14:00
Round 5-9 will be played back-to-back from 14:00 to 16:30
Prize-giving at 16:45
Type: Swiss pairings
Number of Rounds: 9
Time Control: 10+5
IMPORTANT
If travelling from Republic of Ireland, postcodes in Northern Ireland are different from Eircodes. A postcode covers an entire road and this is a very rural location. To get to venue, you must copy and paste this entire address into SatNav:
Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
FIDE rules will apply. Remember mobile phones must be switched off and no food allowed in playing hall.
Tournament entry fees:
24 GBP for anyone paying cash on the day (if space is still available).
12 GBP for players paying in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal.
Reduced to 6 GBP for members of the host chess club: Washingbay Chess Club if paid in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal or by cash at a prior event.
Max capacity = 40 players.
Book and prepay to secure a place.
15 trophies will be awarded as prizes:
U18 CHAMPION
U18 Second Place
U18 Third Place
U16 CHAMPION
U16 Second Place
U16 Third Place
U14 CHAMPION
U14 Second Place
U14 Third Place
U12 CHAMPION
U12 Second Place
U12 Third Place
U10 CHAMPION
U10 Second Place
U10 Third Place
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Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)
Chief Organizer: Jelmer Hania (Director of Washingbay Chess Club)
Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7
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Registration deadline: 21:00 on Saturday 3 October 2026. Email:
1. Child's full name
2. Child's FIDE ID (if they have one)
3. Child's DOB
to Chief Arbiter Brendan Jamison fidechessni@gmail.com
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