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Chess meetup group

evoke · 2013-07-24 19:48:42

hey guys , been looking on the internet for a chess club. a non competitive one. this iste seem quite good but not updated since 2010. emailed the addres on it but no reply yet. was exactly what i was looking for. http://chess.club.qub.ac.uk/ this seems to be the centre place but there is nothing about meetups. all about…

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evoke

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hey guys , been looking on the internet for a chess club. a non competitive one.

this iste seem quite good but not updated since 2010. emailed the addres on it but no reply yet. was exactly what i was looking for.
http://chess.club.qub.ac.uk/

this seems to be the centre place but there is nothing about meetups. all about the leagues
http://www.ulsterchess.org/

Seen this tournament next month but do not think i am ready for it.
http://www.ulsterchess.org/events/the-ulster-chess-championships-2013-europa-hotel

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#2 31-07-2013 9:30pm
evoke

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anyone interested i got a reply from one of the clubs

We have every range of player available for your strength whatever it is beginner to master
We do informal meetings every Tuesday night were you just turn up and play whoever is there that night there is also coaching and puzzles with free tea and coffee thrown in as well.
Next Tuesday is a competition night (last Tuesday of month) 6 half hour games 15mins a player open Swiss. You are more than welcome to join the more the merrier Martin but it will cost you a fiver cos we give out prizes
The normal club nights are totally free during the summer and £30 for the entire year when dues are collected in late August early September this will cover your club fees union fees ratings and the first tournament so very affordable for all

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#3 05-08-2013 12:19am
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That sounds like Ballynafeigh Chess Club on the Ormeau Road. I go there, it's a great little club. (Having said that, it's actually the largest chess club in NI to my knowledge).

As for the tournament, I wouldn't worry too much - you'd be surprised at the range of playing strengths on display. There's a thread here on the chess forum with some good advice.

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