Current news in Ulster Chess
Chess Players of Carrickfergus and Beyond!
The Ulster Chess Union is delighted to have been contacted to share the details of a new club coming in Carrickfergus.
The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026
Young players gathered at Methodist College to compete in the monthly Chess tournaments. Players of all ages from P2 to Sixth form. From players who are just getting a footing to top players who represent Ireland and could beat most adult players.
Christmas and New Year sees the Ulster Blitz Championships 2025/26
Hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. A brilliant venue and Chess Club. 37 players played a marathon of 18 rounds of 3mins + 2 sec increments.
One week left to register for the upcoming Ulster Blitz Championship
The Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 will be held on Saturday 27th December in Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. Entry for registration will close Wednesday 24th December at noon.
Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025
37 young chess players gathered at Methodist College to compete for the age group titles of Ulster Champion. 6 rounds of chess and a day of solving challenging chess puzzles.
