Belfast Children’s Chess Awards

By Ballyclare High School on 10 June, 2024

 

Ms Naomi Long MLA presented the Belfast Children’s Chess Awards on behalf of the Ulster Chess Union today at Stormont.

Peter Murphy (Year 10) and Andrew Campbell (Year 13) were invited to attend the special event to receive awards and play in a mini tournament.

Peter Murphy (Year 10) was winner of The Belfast Scholastic William Grattin Shield in the Lower Secondary Championships and placed 2nd in the Fergus O’Neill Shield for Secondary School Puzzle Solving. He placed 4th in the tournament on the day.

In 2022 Peter founded our very successful Ballyclare High School Chess Club.

Andrew Campbell (Year 13) was winner of The Belfast Scholastic William Grattin Shield in the Senior Secondary Championships and placed 4th in the Fergus O’Neill Shield for Secondary School Puzzle Solving. He placed 1st in the tournament on the day.

Congratulations to both boys!