Current news in Ulster Chess
Summer Tournament Update at Week 14
We are well into the Summer Tournament with plenty of brilliant chess - how do people stand....
The Ulster Champion Stephen Rush plays in the British Championships
This year Ulster was represented by Stephen Rush at the British Championships. We watched with excitement - Stephen was ranked 103 out of 103 - but those who know Stephen know hes capable of winning and has an excellent tenacious style. How did he do....
Fun at the Summer School
This years UCU childrens summer school was held at the excellent venue of Ballynafeigh Bowling Club - Ormeau Park. Over 3 days 2/3/4 August - 12 young chess players enjoyed playing chess, solving problems.
Daniil Zelenchuk contributes to dominant Irish win in Robinson Cup
Daniil Zelenchuk scored an impressive 4/5 as Ireland easily retained the Robinson Cup in Cardiff.
Top young players do well at Delancey Northern GigaFinals
11 Players travelled to Wright Robinson College in Manchester to take part in the Delancey UK Schools Chess Challenge Northern GigaFinal. To play top players from the UK. There were some 1000 children - the atmosphere was excited and tense with anticipation.