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Biographies of significant people in Ulster chess detailing some of their achievements and contributions
IM Mark Orr Mark Orr (2)
1993 Brian Kelly (4)
Irish Championships, 1979. Alan Ludgate (1)
John Moles John Moles (1)
Paul Henry Paul Henry (1)
Irish Champion, Cork 1973 Hugh MacGrillen (1)
1995 Ray Devenney (2)
Master Class 2005 Eddie Whiteside (2)
John Nicholson John Nicholson (2)
Ulster Champion 1989-90 David Houston (2)
1979 Keith Allen (1)
Paul Hadden Paul Hadden (1)
Winner 2003 Bangor Congress Tom Clarke (9)
Claiming the Williamson Stephen Scannell (5)
Michael Holmes (2002) Michael Holmes (1)
Michael Waters (2009) Michael Waters (1)
Niall Carton Niall Carton (1)
Roger Beckett, 1988 Roger Beckett (1)
Diarmuid Simpson Diarmuid Simpson (1)
Greer and the Dr McSparran Cup Kieran Greer (2)
Adrian Gillen with the Dr McSparran Cup Adrian Gillen (1)
Stephen Gillen with the Dr McSparran Cup Stephen Gillen (1)
Matt O'Leary Matt O'Leary (1)
Eugene O'Hare Eugene O Hare (1)
De la Bourdonnais versus McDonnell, 1834 Alexander McDonnell (1)
Sir Richard Barnett (4)
John J. O'Hanlon 1933 JJ O Hanlon (2)
Alexander's Best Games Hugh Alexander (2)
Roper -v- O'Connell Alf Roper (2)
W.J. Allen (2)
Joe McMahon P.J. (Joe) McMahon (2)
William Minnis William Minnis (1)
Hilda Chater Hilda Chater (2)
Steen in 1951 J. Barnett Steen (1)
Arthur Cootes 90th Birthday Presentation Arthur Cootes (1)
Bangor CC Life Member Sam Lynn (2)
Karina Kruk Karina Kruk (2)
Angela Corry Angela Corry (1)
Angela Knox Angela Knox (1)
Cecile Meulien 1969 Cecile Meulien (2)
O'Doherty - Higgins Dermot O Doherty (1)
Keene Simul, Belfast 1991 Des Forson (3)
Alan's King-side attack Alan Burns (10)
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FIDE rating report - April 2023 13 players gained new FIDE ratings in the April list. Apr 01, 2023
The Grandprix Standings going into the last Childrens Chess of the year After Saturday 1st April and the final Childrens Chess Tournament we will have the winners of the Grandprix. Mar 31, 2023
Childrens Chess continued on February 11th 2023 at Methodist College February 11th saw top young chess players gather at Methodist College to play some top chess. The afternoon consisted of... Mar 04, 2023
FIDE rating report - March 2023 15 players gained new FIDE ratings in the March 2023 list. Feb 28, 2023
Ladies Day with WIM Trisha Report A report by Karina Campbell We were lucky to get back to Greenisland FC Chess Club where it all started. On Sunday 26th... Feb 27, 2023
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Irish Junior Chess Championships 2023 Mar 31, 2023 - Apr 02, 2023 — Coláiste Éanna, Hillside Park, Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, D16E248
FIDE Rated Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2023 This year's Ulster Rapidplay will be held at Bangor Chess Club on Saturday 15th April 2023. Apr 15, 2023 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM — Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
FIDE Rated King Charles III Coronation Blitz Apr 27, 2023 07:30 PM - 10:15 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
FIDE-rated City of Belfast Championships 2023 City of Belfast Championship returns over the first May Bank Holiday; 6 rounds over 3 days. Apr 29, 2023 - May 01, 2023 — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Delancey Schools UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Our Monthly Children's Chess Tournaments continues with the UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Sat 13th May - an oppor... May 13, 2023 09:45 AM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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