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

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 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 week of the season. Event to be confirmed. Club open from 7pm to 10pm.

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