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UCU League 2023/24 final tables and board prizes
Report on the UCU Belfast & District League 2023/24
The last Childrens Chess of the Season. April 13th 2014 at Methodist College.
The final competition of the Childrens Chess will determine the standings for the Belfast Scholastic Grand-Prix. With some 30 players set to enjoy a great afternoon of chess competition and puzzle solving.
The league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May.
Easter is here and the chess continues. With FIDE rated tournaments organised by Brendan Jamison. The League is coming to an end. Soon we will have our annual AGM and an opportunity to celebrate the years chess. What a brilliant year.
Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after March 2024 Tournament.
We have only one Childrens Chess Tournament left April 13th. We celebrate young chess talent at the end of year Award Ceremony and Elite Chess tournament. Usually held at Stormont in June. The top 4 pupils of each section are invited. We have a grandprix system to allocate points per tournament. Find the current standings below.
Childrens Chess Tournament at Methodist College on 9th March 2024
Our monthly schools events continues. With approx 28 pupils playing and solving chess puzzles at Methodist College. This months event was sponsored by Brypol Electrical.
FIDE events over Bank Holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day
Brendan Jamison reports on some brilliant chess activity over St Patrick's Day Weekend.
Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after February 2024 Tournament.
We celebrate young chess talent at the end of year Award Ceremony and Elite Chess tournament. Usually held at Stormont in June. The top 4 pupils of each section are invited. We have a grandprix system to allocate points per tournament. Find the current standings below.
March 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report – 14 players make a debut by FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison
Well done to 14 more players gaining a FIDE rating on the 1st March rating list. The season is almost over but we have one last major speed event scheduled for April, the Ulster Rapidplay, taking place on Saturday 6th April at the beautiful harbour village of Groomsport (City of Bangor Chess Club). We’re almost at max capacity with 5 spaces left so if you’re keen to play, please register with the event organiser/arbiter Brendan Jamison at fidechessni@gmail.com
Lisburn Chess Club organises WIM Tijana Mandura coaching opportunity!
Message from Lisburn Chess Club: Tuition Opportunity
February Schools Chess at Methodist College
The UCU's monthly Schools tournaments continued on 10th February 2024 with 37 entrants and some top chess and brilliant puzzles.
Knockagh Monument Rapid
Places Still Available
The new year opens with our Schools tournament at Methodist College
The Childrens Chess - Hindley Newman Series of Chess Tournaments continued on Saturday 14th January 2014 at our usual venue of Methodist College - Some 30 young players gathered for an afternoon of brilliant chess and puzzle solving.
Williamson Shield
Places still available for The Shield
January 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report
By FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 15 more players gaining a FIDE rating in the 1st January 2024 rating list.
GM Simul Tickets
GM Simul Tickets still available
Ulster Blitz Championship 2023 Report
The earls returned, the Neill,s from Spain, GIllen,s from London to compete in the Ulster Blitz.
A new Ulster Schools Champion 2023/24
On Saturday 2nd December with over 30 players and 2 previous Champions - the reigning Champion and the previous Champion - and youngsters of all age groups we were in for a day of brilliant chess and crowning of Ulster Champions.
