Current news in Ulster Chess
Upcoming FIDE chess events across Northern Ireland: October 2026 Chief Arbiter for all events: Brendan Jamison fidechessni@gmail.com Remember to register before we hit max capacity!
Brendan continues to provide brilliant opportunities to play Chess and get FIDE rated. Lots of dates in October. Take the opportunity to participate and enjoy chess.
2026 UK Open Blitz Championships: Belfast qualifier
We were delighted to host the qualifier for the UK Open Blitz in Loanends, with FM Bodhana Sivanandan among the entrants
The Summer School 2026 takes place at Ormeau Park Bowling Club. August 5th,6th,7th.
The Ulster Chess Union annual summer school saw 18 young chess enthusiasts enjoy studing chess for 3 days. That included team chess, battlechess, endgames and studying positions.
The Civil Service Summer Tournament 2026 has 3 rounds remaining.
What are the standings? The tournament will finish as in previous years with an Award Ceremony and fun Rapidplay.
An opportunity to qualify for the UK Open Blitz final - Belfast Qualifier Sat 12th Sept.
One of the most pretigious tournaments of the Calender for fast chess. The 2026 UK Open Blitz Championships: Belfast qualifier. Will take place on 12th Sept Sat.
