Ethan Cole finished first in the Ulster Rapid Championship at Falls Bowling Club last Saturday. Mandar Tamankar placed second, and Gatis Barbals of Fruithill Chess Club took third. Pat McKillen, Shlok Thoke, Gerry McCartney, and Tony Parker of Fruithill Chess also received prizes.

Twenty-six players took part in the tournament. The Ulster Chess Union ran a blitz championship at the same venue in January.

Ciaran Marron, a participant from Fruithill Chess, thanked the Ulster Chess Union for its organization and Falls Bowling Club for providing the space. Marron noted plans to host additional events and congratulated Barbals, McCartney, and Parker on their performances.

Fruithill Chess holds weekly sessions on Mondays at 9pm at Falls Bowling Club. The club welcomes players of all levels and ages, with under-18s requiring a guardian.