Season Reports
Smith and Williamson British Championships
Millfield School Somerset 31 July-11 August 2000
UCU Summer Tournament 2000
This go-as-you-please tournament was held as usual over the summer months at Civil Service Chess Club.
Target Recruitment in major sponsoship boost for Ulster chess
At the annual Ulster Chess Union Prizegiving on 27 September 2000 at the Civil Service Chess Club UCU President Tony Beckett announced a major boost for Ulster chess.
Williamson Shield and Henderson Cup 2000 Report
The Williamson Shield was played on the 30th September and 1st October at the Staff Common Room, Queen's University, Belfast.
Ulster Matchplay Championship for the Alex Beckett Trophy
Played over three successive weekends between 22 October and 5 November 2000.
UCU Active Tournament, Belfast, 29 October 2000
This rapidplay event was played in 3 all-play-all graded sections. Time limit was half an hour for each player.
Ulster Intermediate and Junior Championships
Belfast, 4-5 November 2000.
Target Recruitment Ulster Rapidplay Championship
Belfast 3 December 2000
Ulster Championship Report
Among the 16 players competing for the title of Ulster chess champion included three players making a welcome return to Ulster chess.
Ulster Open Active
Belfast 4 February 2001
UCU Belfast & District Leagues 2000-2001
Standings on 8 March 2001
Queen's University Chess Club
Revival and website.
UCU Belfast and District Leagues
Season 2000-2001 Final Standings compiled by David Houston.
Fisherwick Club Tournament
2 October 2000-2 April 2001
Ulster Team Championship 2001 Report
Played at the QUB Staff Common Room over the 12- 13 May
Primary Schools' Team Event 1 June 2001
24 teams from 6 primary schools from as far apart as Portstewart and Killinchy competed in this event. The winners were "The Noble Knights" from Inchmarlo Preparatory School, Belfast.
Primary Schools' Individual Event 7 June 2001
First prize went to Steven Mullan of Cairnshill Primary School with 5 points from his 5 games. In second place was Nigel Chan of Inchmarlo Preparatory School.
Belfast Summerfest
40 competitors competed in 2 sections - an excellent turnout considering that many Ulster chess clubs are closed for the summer.
Ulster Chess Union Annual General Meeting
Civil Service Chess Club 20 June 2001
