Current news in Ulster Chess
FIDE National Arbiters Course
The UCU will pay the National Arbiters Course fees of €80 and up to €100 travel expenses for up to five interested UCU members
It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of David Seaby.
David Seaby passed peacefully on 30 Sept 2026 surrounded by family. David will be greatly missed in the Ulster Chess world. A brilliant character who loved his chess. Shared his books and volunteered with the monthly Childrens Chess.
Ulster Masters 2026
Ulster Masters being staged at Lisburn Chess Club 13-15 November 2026
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
