Current news in Ulster Chess
Vorsprung Durch Technik
The internationally rated German Chris Cohrs (FIDE 2211) took to the QUB Chess stage on Monday February 2nd, as he took on all comers and all at once in the Students' Union. The SU's modern Enterprise Unit proved the perfect location for the German doctor to provide an impressive display and a first class evening of chess for all the participants.
Three-way tie in Williamson
First played in 1912, the Williamson Shield is second only in prestige to the Ulster Championship among UCU events.
QUB Chess Crush the Credit Crunch
On Saturday February 7th QUB Chess is crushing the credit crunch with the QUB Rapid 2009!
RVH Running Scared
This week QUB had been due to host RVH in a crucial Division 1 clash. However, after their harrowing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Fisherwick, RVH decided to postpone the fixture and take a leave of absence from league chess. The match will now take place later in the season.
QUB Sail Past Lagan Challenge
After last week's crucial victory over Fisherwick, the chess stars of Queen's University Belfast continued on their tour of south Belfast with a trip down the road to face Lagan in the Belfast Boat Club.
