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UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell

Event details

When

May 23, 2026
from 05:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Where

Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive

Contact Name

Karina Campbell

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The Ulster Chess Union is delighted to host the annual simultaneous display with Grandmaster Keith Arkell. We would also like to extend our thanks to the newly formed Carrickfergus Community Chess Club for hosting this year’s event.

 

Event Timings

5:30pm — Players seated at boards

5:45pm — Simultaneous display begins

Approximate finish time: 11:00pm

 

 

Playing Conditions

Players may choose whether to play with the white or black pieces.

Each player will be permitted two passes during the simul. When four games remain, clocks will be introduced with a time control of 10 minutes each remaining (10+0).

 

Confirmed Players

Modestas Razbadauskas

Hamish Mounsey

Mandar Tahmankar

Alwin Micheal

Gerard McIlroy

Edward Khanzharov

Peter Campbell

Jonah Corr

Jack Edens

David Garvin

Aharshi Benerjee

Robert Lavery

Ethan Cole

Andrew Campbell

Geoff Hindley

Shlok Thoke

Gatis Barbals

AmolThoke

Mark Newman

Chris Armstrong

Dominic Gallagher

Aaron Grier

Jake Gourley

Important RSVP Notice

Simul ticket winners who have not yet responded with an RSVP should note that, if they arrive on the day without prior confirmation, their place may already have been reallocated and a game cannot be guaranteed.

 

 

We look forward to welcoming players for an enjoyable evening of chess with GM Keith Arkell.