Current news in Ulster Chess
QUB June Blitz Report
5 rounds, 30 players, 7 newbies, a multinational cast of Poles, English, Irish, Americans and Aussies - all set under Bar Sub's atmospheric lighting and with a steady supply of alcohol. This bar blitz cocktail made the latest instalment in the series sweeping the SU one of the best to date.
City of Belfast Championships 2009
Belfast Boat Club was the venue for the City of Belfast Championships, which comprised both an open tournament for the Nemtzov Cup and also the Henderson Cup for under-1600 players. Play took place over the 16-17 May weekend.
Tom Clarke Memorial Grand Prix
The Grand Prix is a season long competition in which players gain points in all the weekend events played in Northern Ireland. The imposing and unusual trophy is presented in memory of one of Ulster's finest players, Tom Clarke.
Title Glory for Double Kings Queen's
April 21st proved to be a night of sweet success for Queen’s Chess, with the University club sealing a superb Ulster League double in stunning last day fashion.
Down to the Wire
The penultimate week of Ulster League Chess in 2008/09 has left both Divisions 1 and 2 going right to the wire. All will be decided in the Peter Froggatt Centre on April 21st, when Grand Slam Tuesday sees the top two clash in both leagues to determine who will be taking home the silverware in 2009. It’s show time baby.
