Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER 2024
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
Friendly games tonight.
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.