Thursday 11 September 2025

Club reopens at 7pm for friendly games

AGM 8:45pm to 9:30pm.

Friday 12 September 2025

U1700 FIDE rated County Down Blitz from 7:30pm to 9:45pm.

This small event is being held in the Maxwell Hall at front of our building in Groomsport. The event is designed for newcomers/beginners to play with current club members who are rated in the 1400s, 1500s and 1600s.

10 rounds of 3+2

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 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Saturday 13 September 2025

FIDE rated County Down Classic [Rounds 1-2] from 10:15am to 4:30pm. [lunch break 1pm to 1:45pm]

This small event is being held in the Maxwell Hall at front of our building in Groomsport. The event is open to players of any rating, including unrated newcomers/beginners.

4 rounds of 60+30, played over two Saturdays [13th and 20th September].

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. £20 for non-members or £10 for players only able to make one Saturday.

ICU membership for 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 18 September 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor Rapid Congress [Rounds 1-5] from 7:30pm to 10pm.

5 rounds of 10+5. 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 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Saturday 20 September 2025

FIDE rated County Down Classic [Rounds 3-4] from 10:15am to 4:30pm. [lunch break 1pm to 1:45pm]

This small event is being held in the Maxwell Hall at front of our building in Groomsport. The event is open to players of any rating, including unrated newcomers/beginners.

4 rounds of 60+30, played over two Saturdays [13th and 20th September].

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. £20 for non-members or £10 for players only able to make one Saturday.

ICU membership for 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 25 September 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor Rapid Congress [Rounds 6-10] from 7:30pm to 10pm.

5 rounds of 10+5. 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 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 2 October 2025

FIDE rated Blitzmania 5 [Rounds 1-10] from 7:30pm to 10pm.

10 rounds of 3+2. 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 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 9 October 2025

FIDE rated Blitzmania 5 [Rounds 11-20] from 7:30pm to 10pm.

10 rounds of 3+2. 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 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Friday 10 October 2025

FIDE rated U1700 Groomsport Autumn Blitz 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:45pm.

8 rounds of 5+3. 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 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Saturday 11 October 2025

FIDE rated County Down Junior Chess Championships [ages 7-17] 10am to 5pm.

FIDE rated County Down Rapid Chess Championships [ages 18+] 10am to 5pm.

10 rounds of 10+5. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Bangor Chess Club will cover the entry fees for paid-up members of Bangor Chess Club. £10 for non-members if paid in advance by 12 noon on 9 October, otherwise £20 cash on the day.

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

12 cups as prizes.

Junior titles:

U18 Champion

U16 Champion

U14 Champion

U12 Champion

U10 Champion

U8 Champion

Adult titles:

U30 Champion

030 Champion

O40 Champion

050 Champion

O60 Champion

O70 Champion

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 16 October 2025

TWO CLASSIC EVENTS TONIGHT: LEAGUE MATCHES + TOURNAMENT 

Match 1: Bangor 1 v Fruithill 1

Match 2: Bangor 2 v Lisburn

Match 3: Bangor 3 v Downpatrick

FIDE rated City of Bangor 60th Anniversary Classic – season long tournament [Round 1] from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

1 round of 90+0.

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 23 October 2025

TWO CLASSIC EVENTS TONIGHT: LEAGUE MATCHES + TOURNAMENT 

Match 1: Bangor 1 v QUB

Match 2: Bangor 2 v Bangor 3

FIDE rated City of Bangor 60th Anniversary Classic – season long tournament [Round 2] from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

1 round of 90+0.

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 30 October 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor Halloween Blitz from 7:30pm to 10pm.

10 rounds of 3+2. 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 2025/2026 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, with 3 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 6 November 2025

FIDE rated Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [rounds 1-4] from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

The tournament is played as one open section with players of any rating (or no rating) welcome to participate.

A total of 10 rounds of 25+0, with 4 rounds played on Thursday 7 Nov and 6 rounds played on Saturday 9 Nov. 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 2025/2026 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, with 7 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Saturday 8 November 2025

FIDE rated Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [rounds 5-10] from 10:15am to 4:30pm.

The tournament is played as one open section with players of any rating (or on rating) welcome to participate.

A total of 10 rounds of 25+0, with 4 rounds played on Thursday 7 Nov and the final 6 rounds played on Saturday 9 Nov. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Round 1 at 10:15

Round 2 at 11:10

Round 3 at 12:05

Lunch-break 12:45 to 1:45

Round 4 at 1:45

Round 5 at 2:40

Round 6 at 3:35

Prize-giving 4:30

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 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, with 7 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 13 November 2025

COACHING NIGHT – DEMO BOARD TALKS/LECTURES +  lots of friendly boards tonight

7:30pm to 9:30pm

Players must register in advance for this event, with 7 day’s notice. 

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Thursday 20 November 2025

FUN CHESS NIGHT – being run by Edward Khanzharov – details to be supplied by Eddy. It will be an alternative chess format. 

7:30pm to 10pm

Players must register in advance for this event, with 7 day’s notice. 

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Thursday 27 November 2025

TWO CLASSIC EVENTS TONIGHT IN MAIN HALL: LEAGUE MATCHES + TOURNAMENT 

Blitz for newcomers/beginners/Under 1700s in Maxwell Hall (at front of our building). 6 rounds of 5+5 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Second half of tournament on Friday 28 November in same location and same time of 7:30pm to 9:30pm 

Match 1: Bangor 1 v NICS 1

Match 2: Bangor 2 v Belfast South 2

Match 3: Bangor 3 v Citi Knights

FIDE rated City of Bangor 60th Anniversary Classic – season long tournament [Round 3] from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

1 round of 90+0.

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 7 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Friday 28 November 2025

Blitz for newcomers/beginners/Under 1700s in Maxwell Hall (at front of our building). 6 rounds of 5+5 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. This is second half of tournament.  

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 7 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 4 December 2025

FIDE RATED Bangor Sparkle Blitz (part 1). The first 6 rounds of our month long mega blitz. Time control: 5+5

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 7 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 11 December 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor 60th Anniversary Classic – season long tournament [Round 4] from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

1 round of 90+0.

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 7 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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Thursday 18 December 2025

FIDE RATED Bangor Sparkle Blitz (part 2). The last 6 rounds of our month long mega blitz. Time control: 5+5

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

ICU membership for 2025/2026 season is also required as all FIDE rated games are run through ICU

IMPORTANT:

Players must register in advance for this tournament, with 7 day’s notice. Newcomers will need to provide a DOB for the creation of a FIDE ID.

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The chess club reopens on Thursday 8 January 2026

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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.

Thursday 12 December 2024

FIDE rated City of Bangor Winter Classic 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

IMPORTANT:

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

Thursday 19 December 2024

FIDE rated City of Bangor Winter Classic Round 4 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

IMPORTANT:

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

Saturday 28 December 2024

FIDE rated Ulster Blitz Championship 2024 10am to 4:30pm.

18 rounds of 3+2. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

This is an official UCU event so entry fee is £12 for all entrants. Money prizes.

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

Round times:

10am to 12:30pm – Rounds 1-9

12:30pm to 1:30pm – lunch break

1:30pm to 4:00pm – Rounds 10-18

IMPORTANT:

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

Thursday 9 January 2025

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 16 January 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor New Year Rapid: rounds 1-5 from 7:30pm to 10pm.

5 rounds of 12+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.

Friday 17 January 2025

FIDE rated Blitzmania Rising Stars: 8 rounds of 5+3 from 7:15pm to 10pm.

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 23 January 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor New Year Rapid: rounds 6-10 from 7:30pm to 10pm.

5 rounds of 12+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 30 January 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor Sam Lynn Memorial Classic 2024/2025: Round 2 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 6 February 2025

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 13 February 2025

FIDE rated Groomsport Classic 2025 – round 1 from 7:30pm to 10pm.

1 round of 60+30. 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. £20 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.

Friday 14 February 2025

FIDE rated Valentine’s blitz from 7:30pm to 10pm.

10 rounds of 5+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

£3 for club members. £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.

Saturday 15 February 2025

FIDE rated Groomsport Classic 2025 – rounds 2-4 from 10am to 7pm.

Time control: 60+30. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Round 2 at 10am

Round 3 at 1:15pm

Round 4 at 4:30pm

£20 for non-members.

£6 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

IMPORTANT:

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

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Thursday 20 February 2025

Free week for friendly games. Club open from 7pm to 10pm.

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Thursday 27 February 2025

FIDE rated Gold Coast Team Classic 2024/2025: Round 4 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.

Friday 28 February 2025

FIDE rated BlitzMania 3  from 7:30pm to 10pm.

10 rounds of 5+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

£3 for club members. £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.

Saturday 1 March 2025

FIDE rated Ulster Rapid Championship 2025 from 10am to 5pm.

Money prizes.

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

£12 – this is an official Ulster Chess Union event therefore the price is set at £12 for all entrants irrespective of membership of Bangor Chess Club (which normally gets you massive discount for Saturday events)

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

Check-in at 10am

Round times:

10:15 am – Round 1

11:10 am – Round 2

12:05 pm – Round 3

12:45pm to 1:45pm – Lunch break

1:45pm – Round 4

2:40pm – Round 5

3:35pm – Round 6

4:30pm – Prize-giving

IMPORTANT:

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

Thursday 6 March 2025

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 13 March 2025

FIDE rated Gold Coast Team Classic 2024/2025: Round 5 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.

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Thursday 20 March 2025

Free week for friendly games. Club open from 7pm to 10pm.

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Thursday 27 March 2025 ***Two separate FIDE events tonight***

FIDE rated Gold Coast Team Classic 2024/2025: Round 6 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 27 March 2025 ***Two separate FIDE events tonight***

FIDE rated BlitzMania 4  from 7:30pm to 10pm.

10 rounds of 5+0. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

Free entry club members. £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.

Saturday 29 March 2025

FIDE rated Ulster Team Rapid Championships 2025 from 10:15am to 4:15pm.

6 rounds of 15+10. Tie-breaks by Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 in the following order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed.

£20 per team – this is an official Ulster Chess Union event therefore the price is set at £20 per team (£5 per player) for all entrants irrespective of membership of Bangor Chess Club (which normally gets you massive discount for Saturday events)

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

Check-in at 10am

Round times:

10:15 am – Round 1

11:05 am – Round 2

11:55 pm – Round 3

12:45pm to 1:45pm – Lunch break

1:45pm – Round 4

2:35pm – Round 5

3:25pm – Round 6

4:15pm – Prize-giving

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 April 2025

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 10 April 2025

FIDE rated City of Bangor Sam Lynn Memorial Classic 2024/2025: Round 2 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.

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Thursday 17 April 2025

CLUB CLOSED THIS WEEK.

The hall is unavailable because it is Easter week.

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Thursday 24 April 2025

***FINAL NIGHT OF THE SEASON***

King Charles iii FIDE rated rapid from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

6 rounds of 10+5. 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.