Current news in Ulster Chess
Arkell Put to the Test in Carrickfergus
English chess legend pushed all the way as local players claim two wins and two draws in a memorable evening for the Ulster Chess Union
City of Belfast Chess Tournament Delivers Drama, Upsets, and Two Champions in a Thrilling 2026 Edition
The May Bank Holiday weekend brought six intense rounds of competitive chess to Lisburn Chess Club, as 34 players from across Ireland converged for the 2026 City of Belfast Tournament. From Dublin to Letterkenny, from teenagers to seasoned veterans, the field was stacked — including three players rated over 2000 and seven above 1900 — setting the stage for a fiercely contested event.
Annual General Meeting 2025/2026
2025/2026 season is rapidly coming to a close and with this comes the announcement of the UCU’s Annual General Meeting.
The Childrens Chess April Tournament took place on Sat 11th April hosted at Methodist College.
An afternoon of fun chess. A tournament and puzzle solving competition. Almost 30 young players gathered to enjoy our monthly competitions. With the school year coming to an end we have one tournament remaining - the Belfast Megafinals, part of the UK Chess Challenge. A qualifying event for one of the largest and prestigous chess competitions.
