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Top twins back from the London Junior Chess Championships

Top twins back from the London Junior Chess Championships

The January Childrens Chess saw the new year start with some top chess and new challengers. Children from all over Northern Ireland come to play at these monthly tournaments. Enjoying an atmosphere of fun and thought.

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BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (pre-Christmas)

BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (pre-Christmas)

The winner of the first best game prize from this season's Belfast South tournament has been announced.

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Ballynafeigh 1 put Silver King rivals on notice

Ballynafeigh 1 put Silver King rivals on notice

(B&D League 2015/16 Week 10) Despite a disastrous start to the season, Ballynafeigh 1 have muscled their way into the title chase and after their latest victory over Muldoons 1 their defence of the Silver King is very much alive with one third of the season still to play. Meanwhile, their second team pull away in Division 2 and a shock win for their fourth team could have profound implications in Division 3.

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Lions draw level after big win in Groomsport

Lions draw level after big win in Groomsport

(B&D League 2015/16 Week 9) The CS Lewis Lions are joint leaders of Division 1 after a convincing win against Bangor Groomsport, while in Division 2 Kelly's Heroes make a dent in Ballynafeigh 2's lead.

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Alan Burns Tournament Series Begins

Alan Burns Tournament Series Begins

The Alan Burns tournament series started with a Lacksidasical on Sunday 13th December. Players enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of Chess!! At the Civil Service Pavilion.

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FIDE RATED Moira Rapid Championship 2026 Tuesday 7 April 2026 10 rounds of 10+5. Moira Presbyterian Church. Apr 07, 2026 10:10 AM - 05:00 PM — Moira Presbyterian Church, 14-18 Meeting Street, Moira, BT67 0NR, Northern Ireland
FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Blitz Championship 2026 Wedsnesday 8th April 14 rounds of 5+5. Moira Presbyterian Church. Apr 08, 2026 10:10 AM - 05:00 PM — Moira Presbyterian Church, 14-18 Meeting Street, Moira, BT67 0NRd
April 11th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. All youngsters welcome. Apr 11, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE RATED Washingbay Chess Club Spring Rapid 2026 Tuesday 21 April 2026 Check-in opens at 19:30. 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 20:00 to 22:30 : Time Control:... Apr 21, 2026 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
City of Belfast 2026 May 02, 2026 - May 04, 2026 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
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