Thursday 12 September 2024

Club reopens at 7pm for friendly games

AGM 8pm to 9pm.

9pm to 10pm – friendly games.

Saturday 14 September 2024

Club open day for new players to drop in anytime

New adults – 11am to 1pm

New Under 18s – 2pm to 4pm

Thursday 19 September 2024

FIDE rated blitz from 7:30pm to 10pm.

6 rounds of 10+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £10 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Trophies as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 26 September 2024

Northern Ireland Hand & Brain Chess Championships

7:30pm to 10pm.

5 rounds of 8+5

Free-entry for paid-up members of the club. £10 for non-members.

We will also have friendly chess boards set-up for any players not participating in the event.

Saturday 28 September 2024

FIDE rated rapid – the annual Bangor Congress from 10am to 5pm.

6 rounds of 25+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

£6 for for paid-up members of the club. £12 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Round times:

10am – Round 1

11am – Round 2

12pm – Round 3

12:50pm to 1:45pm – Lunch break

1:45pm – Round 4

2:45pm – Round 5

3:45pm – Round 6

Engraved shields as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 3 October 2024

FIDE rated NI Gold Coast Team Classic: Round 1 –  from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

Time control: 90+0

Free entry for paid-up members of the club.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

£5 for non-members of Bangor Chess Club

Thursday 10 October 2024

FIDE rated blitz from 7:30pm to 10pm.

6 rounds of 10+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £10 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Trophies as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 17 October 2024

FIDE rated NI Gold Coast Team Classic: Round 2 –  from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

Time control: 90+0

Free entry for paid-up members of the club

£5 for non-members of Bangor Chess Club

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Thursday 24 October 2024

COACHING NIGHT

Endgame masterclass part 1: King and pawn endings. Demo board lecture from 7:30pm to 8pm.

Friendly games 8pm to 10pm.

Thursday 31 October 2024

FIDE rated blitz from 7:30pm to 10pm.

6 rounds of 10+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £10 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Trophies as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 7 November 2024

FIDE rated Gold Coast Team Classic 2024/2025: Round 3 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

1 round of 90+0.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £5 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Trophies as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 14 November 2024

FIDE rated Groomsport Winter Rapid 2024/2025: Rounds 1-5 from 7:30pm to 10:20pm.

5 rounds of 15+0.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £10 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 21 November 2024

FIDE rated Groomsport Winter Rapid 2024/2025: Rounds 6-10 from 7:30pm to 10:20pm.

5 rounds of 15+0.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £10 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 28 November 2024

FIDE rated City of Bangor Sam Lynn Memorial Classic 2024/2025: Round 1 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

1 round of 90+0.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £5 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Perpetual shields as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Thursday 5 December 2024

FIDE rated blitz from 7:30pm to 10pm.

6 rounds of 10+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Free entry for paid-up members of the club. £10 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Trophies as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

Saturday 7 December 2024

FIDE rated City of Bangor Winter Rapid from 10am to 5pm.

6 rounds of 25+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

£6 for for paid-up members of the club. £12 for non-members.

ICU membership for 2024/2025 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

Round times:

10am – Round 1

11am – Round 2

12pm – Round 3

12:50pm to 1:45pm – Lunch break

1:45pm – Round 4

2:45pm – Round 5

3:45pm – Round 6

Engraved trophies as prizes.

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.