BELFAST RAPID PLAY

Here is a very short video of the Belfast Rapid Play which took place on 28/4/2017. There was a very good turn out for this enjoyable and well run tournament.

A link with full report for the tournament site.

Congratulations to all the prize winners.

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 match of the season was a 3.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of potential champions Muldoons.

Well done to Graeme and Richard on scoring the 1.5

Here is a short video of the Muldoons versus BS match which took place at Muldoons alternative venue in Clifton House.

This video shows the BS versus Muldoons match which took place at the BS alternative venue a few weeks ago.

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.

GM MARK HEBDEN SIMUL VIDEO

ANNUAL CHESS SIMUL NEXT THURSDAY

The traditional UCU Chess simul is on Thursday 16th February at Inst.
This has proven to be a very popular annual event and this year GM Mark Hebden is the guest star.

TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE

A brilliant idea has emerged from within the Ulster Chess Community.  A fundraising venture to send three kids to Russia.

Brendan Jamison seems to be deeply involved in the enterprise.

You can read the details at this link.

Here is a Russian folksong which was hi-jacked and turned into a Western pop tune.

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

SOUTH BELFAST VERSUS QUEENS

A very brief report from Rookie and video clip.





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1.Ray Devenney 0.5-0.5 Sergio Esteve Sanchez;

2. Sam Flanagan 0.5-0.5 Stephen Rush; 

3.John Bryars 1-0 John Masterson; 

4.Bruce MacLean 0-1 Calum Ormerod; 

5.Bobby Thompson 0-1 Ian Woodfield. 

Total: 2-3. +Bonus: 2-5. 

So close this time. It was down to the last game. And a second great result for John after his draw with Nick Pilkiewicz. 

We're now 7.5 points behind Ballynafeigh 2 with a game in hand. 

That game in hand is next Monday, 16/1/17, at 8pm away to Muldoon's, Corporation Square. Where there's life, there's hope!

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SOUTH BELFAST VERSUS MULDOONS

Here is a short video of the latest Belfast South match.