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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Annual General Meeting 2025/2026

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.

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The Childrens Chess April Tournament took place on Sat 11th April hosted at Methodist College.

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.

The Childrens Chess April Tournament took place on Sat 11th April hosted at Methodist College. - Read More…

Bangor club celebrates its 60th anniversary

Bangor club celebrates its 60th anniversary

60 years in 60 minutes. A fun and playful documentary capturing the magic of Bangor Chess Club. Short interviews and event highlights over past 8 months as the club celebrates its 60th anniversary

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Upcoming Events
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell May 23, 2026 05:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
No Summer Tournament - Weds 27th May Due to International Cricket at the Pavilion - there will be no chess on Weds 27th May May 27, 2026 07:15 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Annual General Meeting 2026 Agenda to follow post submissions to secretary Monday 8th Jun 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
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