History

History of the Club

A brief history of our club with details of past members and important events.

Sam Lynn

Sam Lynn

Bangor Chess Congress

Bangor Chess Club bagan holding their Chess Rapidplay Congress back in 1972. Since then, while the format has generally remained the same, the venue has not. The Congress has always enjoyed the support of Ulster Chess players and continues to an important event in the Ulster Chess Calendar and a great start to each year's playing season.

Eddie Webb

Eddie Webb co-founded Bangor Chess Club way back in 1965. Eddie died on Saturday 20th September 2003, the very day the "Eddie Webb Cup" was first presented, in his honour, at the 22nd Bangor Chess Congress.

Ulster Champions

Ulster Championship Results; Snior, Intermediate and Junior

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