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Childrens Chess Champion Crowned

Childrens Chess Champion Crowned

On October 4th this years series of Childrens Chess tournaments started at Methodist College. We had battleChess, Chess Puzzles, informal coaching and plenty of chess games. A form1 pupil Peter Todd (Bangor Grammar) won the Secondary school section and P5 Pheobe Patterson (home educated) won the Primary section.....The gauntlet has been thrown who out there can beat these champions?

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The Belfast and District Leagues re-organised

The Belfast and District Leagues re-organised

Due to the unfortunate departure of the current holders of the Silver King, Fisherwick. The league controller has had to make some late changes to the fixtures. The league starts this coming week. We are looking forward to 21 weeks of chess battles. Ending week of March 31st.

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Summer tournament Awards

Summer tournament Awards

Wednesday 24th September saw the Summer tournament Prize giving and an active play handicap. Where players are awarded more time depending on the difference of rating with their opponent. A fast and furious competition....who would win?

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Chess fun and enthusiasm at Belfast Culture Night

Chess fun and enthusiasm at Belfast Culture Night

Belfast Culture Night is a buzz of activity. Surrounded by this cultural warmth a set of chess tables waited for players. And they werent disappointed. Friends, family, people who love chess sat and played enjoying Cafe Chess.

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Belfast Culture Night. Cafe Chess Playing at Caffe Nero, 19 Lombard St. 19th September 4:00pm til late

Belfast Culture Night. Cafe Chess Playing at Caffe Nero, 19 Lombard St. 19th September 4:00pm til late

Enjoy meeting potential new chess players. Play chess and enjoy the cafe experience. Share your enthusiasm for the game. At Caffe Nero, 19 Lombard St. September 19th 4:00pm til late. This is part of the Belfast annual Culture Night ( http://culturenightbelfast.com ). With lots of exciting public events celebrating culture.

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