Current news in Ulster Chess
New BBC Series looking for chess players
Curve Media in Cardiff, an award-winning TV company, is excited to be in the casting phase of their most recent commission, Chess Masters (working title) for the BBC, where passionate and skilled chess players from all backgrounds will battle it out across a series of rapid chess games before one will be crowned the title of Chess Champion.
Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play.
With 3 rounds left - we check the current standings of the Summer Tournament and repeat the rules for the last 3 rounds.
September 2024 FIDE NI rating report
The 1st September FIDE rating list covers Northern Ireland tournaments that were held over the past 5 weeks and were rated on 31st August 2024. Report by By Brendan Jamison.
Its with fondness we remember William McGrattan who passed just over a year ago.
William was a much loved member of Bangor Chess Club - Captaining their A team and a key member of the club for many years. His love for the game enthused others to play and he was just a brilliant person to share stories and experiences with. Some photos from his friend and fellow fisherman Richard Proctor.
Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival.
We were honoured to be invited to the EMSONI Festival on 3rd August 2024 and enjoyed Chess, fantastic company and conversation, live music a brilliant day at the Ulidia Playing Fields Belfast.
