SUMMER TOURNAMENT STARTS

The UCU Summer tournament starts tonight.  Details are on the UCU site.

Unfortunately I cannot make it tonight but look forward to being there next week.

NEW WEB SITE DEVELOPMENTS

South Belfast are in the process of developing a new web site.

Here is a link to one set up by Seibren for his Dutch Chess Club called NEO

It looks like that is the type of thing to go for. If anyone has any constructive suggestions please pass them on to South Belfast. 

GAWAIN JONES SIMULTANEOUS VIDEO

A golden performance by the Grandmaster last night. I have read the end result was 26 wins and 2 draws.

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

BIG EVENT OF THE WEEK

The big event of the week and the big event of the season takes place on Wednesday night. Gawain Jones will participate in a simultaneous match against 30 local players.

The details can be found here.

Last years event with Nigel Short was a great success and was well covered by the local BBC.

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

LAST MATCH OF THE SEASON

The last league match of the season takes place tonight. The match ended with a 3-2 victory for South Belfast.

Congratulations to Fisherwick on winning the league.  I hope all the competitors enjoyed the season and found it a learning and rewarding exercise.

Thanks to the UCU league controllers for keeping the show on the road.