2012 Ulster Championships underway
For the sixth successive year the Europa Hotel is hosting the Ulster Chess Union's premier tournament over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Championships have three sections- Senior, Intermediate and Junior - all played over six rounds. A total of 54 players are taking part with 16 in the Senior, 12 in the Intermediate and 26 in the Junior.
While awaiting the final results, play through in our new PGN viewer this game from Round 2 when John Masterson surprises 8-time champion, Stephen Scannell.