Please email David Ruben : dapifac@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 07821525545 if you are attending on Weds 9th Sept. by 3:00pm on the afternoon of the tournament day. To let the controller know to be included in the draw..
The Civil Service Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed.
Venue Civil Service Social Club , Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
Starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 and every Wednesday. Unless Pavilion is unavailable. ( you will be informed).
Ending Wednesday 30th September 2026. Prize Giving and mini tournament.
Start Time for each round 7:30pm. Please arrive at least by 7:15pm and if arriving late let me know.
Format The tournament is flexible – players play whichever nights suit them with pairings being made on the evening. Players are usually paired with opponents within their own grading band but late comers may get a difficult draw – so please be prompt.
Suitable for players with standard rating of at least 1300.
Time limit Each player gets 1 hour 30 minutes for the complete game ( this time may vary depending on staert and closing time of the Pavilion)..
Please email me by 3:00pm on the afternoon of the tournament day. to let the controller know to be included in the draw: mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com
Time limit Each player gets 1 hour 30 minutes for the complete game. (unless we need to vacate the room early).
Prizes will depend on number of entrants.There will be grading bands, again depending on entrants.
Entry Fee £20.
Controller: David Ruben : dapifac@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 07821525545
Rules
1. Players must complete 10 games to be considered for prizes.
2. If a player does not play in two of the last three rounds they will be assumed to have played and lost 2 games. If they play only one then they will forfeit one game.
3. However if a player has played 14 or more games then they are exempt from rule 2.
4. Scores will be calculated on a percentage basis.
Controller Mark Newman
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
Please email David Ruben : dapifac@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 07821525545 if you are attending on Weds 16th Sept. by 3:00pm on the afternoon of the tournament day. To let the controller know to be included in the draw..
The Civil Service Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed.
Venue Civil Service Social Club , Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
Starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 and every Wednesday. Unless Pavilion is unavailable. ( you will be informed).
Ending Wednesday 30th September 2026. Prize Giving and mini tournament.
Start Time for each round 7:30pm. Please arrive at least by 7:15pm and if arriving late let me know.
Format The tournament is flexible – players play whichever nights suit them with pairings being made on the evening. Players are usually paired with opponents within their own grading band but late comers may get a difficult draw – so please be prompt.
Suitable for players with standard rating of at least 1300.
Time limit Each player gets 1 hour 30 minutes for the complete game ( this time may vary depending on staert and closing time of the Pavilion)..
Please email me by 3:00pm on the afternoon of the tournament day. to let the controller know to be included in the draw: mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com
Time limit Each player gets 1 hour 30 minutes for the complete game. (unless we need to vacate the room early).
Prizes will depend on number of entrants.There will be grading bands, again depending on entrants.
Entry Fee £20.
Controller: David Ruben : dapifac@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 07821525545
Rules
1. Players must complete 10 games to be considered for prizes.
2. If a player does not play in two of the last three rounds they will be assumed to have played and lost 2 games. If they play only one then they will forfeit one game.
3. However if a player has played 14 or more games then they are exempt from rule 2.
4. Scores will be calculated on a percentage basis.
Controller Mark Newman
Saturday 19 September 2026
Check-in opens at 10:30 and closes at 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 16:45
Prize-giving at 16:50 to 17:00
IMPORTANT
If travelling from Republic of Ireland, postcodes in Northern Ireland are different from Eircodes. A postcode covers an entire road. To get to venue, you must copy and paste this entire address into SatNav:
Coleraine Townhall, 35 The Diamond, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1DP
Format: Open swiss tournament (one section)
Number of Rounds: 9
Time Control: 10+5
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 or PayPal.
Free entry for additional players from same family
Max capacity = 40 players.
Book and prepay to secure a place.
10 trophies will be awarded as prizes:
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
U1700 Intermediate Champion
U1500 Junior Champion
U18 CHAMPION
U18 2nd Place
U18 3rd Place
Best Adult Newcomer (for top scoring adult player new to FIDE events in 2026)
Best Child Newcomer (for top scoring child player new to FIDE events in 2026)
The tournament entry list can be viewed on ICU website here: https://www.icu.ie/events/2301
Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)
Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7
Registration deadline: 21:00 on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Email:
full name
FIDE ID (if you have one)
DOB (if you don't have a FIDE ID, we need your DOB to get your FIDE ID set-up. Your DOB will remain confidential)
Once you email to register, you will receive an auto-reply with payment options. Please send payment to secure your place, you will then be added to entry list.
Email the Chief Arbiter Brendan Jamison fidechessni@gmail.com
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Check-in opens at 19:15 and closes 19:25
Please take seats at 19:25
The 10 rounds will be played back-to-back from 19:30 to 21:45
Venue: Moira Baptist Church, Henry Court, Moira, Northern Ireland, BT67 0NS
Type: Swiss pairings
Number of Rounds: 10
Time Control: 3+2
FIDE rules will apply. Remember mobile phones must be switched off and no food allowed in playing hall.
Tournament entry fees:
£20 for anyone paying cash on the night (if space is still available).
£10 for players paying in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal or by cash at a prior event.
If paid in advance, a special discounted rate of £5 applies to members of Moira Baptist Church Chess Club which is the venue for the tournament.
Free entry for additional players from same family.
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
U18 CHAMPION
MOIRA CLUB CHAMPION
Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)
Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7
Entry list available to view online here:
https://www.icu.ie/events/2285
CHESS FEDERATION ANNUAL FEES:
***all entrants should ensure they have remembered to renew their chess federation fees to the ICU for the 2026/2027 season [1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027] as all FIDE rated events in Northern Ireland are run through the ICU therefore membership is compulsory to participate in FIDE rated events throughout Northern Ireland***
]]>Please email David Ruben : dapifac@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 07821525545 if you are attending on Weds 23rd Sept. by 3:00pm on the afternoon of the tournament day. To let the controller know to be included in the draw..
The Civil Service Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed.
Venue Civil Service Social Club , Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
Starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 and every Wednesday. Unless Pavilion is unavailable. ( you will be informed).
Ending Wednesday 30th September 2026. Prize Giving and mini tournament.
Start Time for each round 7:30pm. Please arrive at least by 7:15pm and if arriving late let me know.
Format The tournament is flexible – players play whichever nights suit them with pairings being made on the evening. Players are usually paired with opponents within their own grading band but late comers may get a difficult draw – so please be prompt.
Suitable for players with standard rating of at least 1300.
Time limit Each player gets 1 hour 30 minutes for the complete game ( this time may vary depending on staert and closing time of the Pavilion)..
Please email me by 3:00pm on the afternoon of the tournament day. to let the controller know to be included in the draw: mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com
Time limit Each player gets 1 hour 30 minutes for the complete game. (unless we need to vacate the room early).
Prizes will depend on number of entrants.There will be grading bands, again depending on entrants.
Entry Fee £20.
Controller: David Ruben : dapifac@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 07821525545
Rules
1. Players must complete 10 games to be considered for prizes.
2. If a player does not play in two of the last three rounds they will be assumed to have played and lost 2 games. If they play only one then they will forfeit one game.
3. However if a player has played 14 or more games then they are exempt from rule 2.
4. Scores will be calculated on a percentage basis.
Controller Mark Newman
Date Wednesday 24th September 2025
Register 7:30pm. - please email me by Weds 2:00pm 24th Sept if attending so that I can have all entries setup on the Swiss Perfect system.
Start Time 7:45pm
Format Swiss. Time on your clock will depend on the difference of the players ratings. The higher your oppositions rating the more time you get and less time they have.
Entry Fee £2 please have exact money.
Followed by prize giving.
]]>FIDE RATED Kilrea Rapid Championship 2026
Saturday 3 October 2026
Check-in opens at 10:10 and closes 10:20
Please take seats at 10:25
Rounds 1-5 will be played back-to-back from 10:30 to 13:00
Lunch break: 13:00 to 14:00
Round 6-9 will be played back-to-back from 14:00 to 16:15
Prize-giving at 16:20 to 16:30
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 rural location. To get to venue, you must copy and paste this entire address into SatNav:
Kilrea Town Hall, 26 The Diamond, Kilrea, Northern Ireland, BT51 5QJ
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.
Free entry for additional players from same family
Max capacity = 30 players.
Book and prepay to secure a place.
8 trophies will be awarded as prizes:
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Kilrea Champion (for top scoring player living in Kilrea)
U18 CHAMPION
Best Adult Newcomer (for top scoring adult player new to FIDE events in 2026)
Best Child Newcomer (for top scoring child player new to FIDE events in 2026)
Rising Star Award (for child player)
The current entry list is available to view on ICU website here:
Event | FIDE RATED Kilrea Rapid 2026
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Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)
Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7
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Registration deadline: 21:00 on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Email:
full name
FIDE ID (if you have one)
DOB (if you don't have a FIDE ID, we need your DOB to get your FIDE ID set-up. Your DOB will remain confidential)
Once you email to register, you will receive an auto-reply with payment options. Please send payment to secure your place, you will then be added to entry list.
Email the Chief Arbiter Brendan Jamison 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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