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The Monthly Childrens Chess continued on Nov 2nd 2024 at Methodist College

The Monthly Childrens Chess continued on Nov 2nd 2024 at Methodist College

With perhaps our largest no of players the start of the Grandprix series of Childrens Chess began. The monthly series continues in December on the Saturday 7th at Methodist College with the Ulster Schools Championships.

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£750 Prize pot for Ulster Masters Friday 15th-Sunday 17th Nov. Not too late to enter.

£750 Prize pot for Ulster Masters Friday 15th-Sunday 17th Nov. Not too late to enter.

An exciting event. With 53 entrants, two sections and large prize money. Article by Brendan Jamison.

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Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social hosted two tournaments on Sunday, November 3rd, at Reboot Cafe in the Queen's Quarter area of the city. Article and Photos by Peter McGoran.

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November 2024 NI FIDE Rating Report

By Brendan Jamison

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Belfast Chess Social - Sunday 3rd November

Belfast Chess Social - Sunday 3rd November

We're hosting two tournaments on November 3rd at Reboot Cafe (opposite MEdical College building at Queens). One of them is a 3+2 speed chess tournament played on Reboot's gaming computers. There'll be a cash prize for 1st and 2nd place. If anyone is interested, they can sign up by following the link on our instagram page

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