Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.

Novel feature for upcoming Fisherwick Tournament

Fisherwick Chess Club is organising a tournament running from 19 October to 23 November 2009 and which is open to non-members.

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Ulster Championship 2005

Ulster Championship 2005

In the annual battle for the title of Ulster Champion, Tom Clarke emerged victorious.

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Scannell, Newman and Murphy: 2009 champions

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

Scannell, Newman and Murphy: 2009 champions - Read More…

QUB June Blitz Report

QUB June Blitz Report

5 rounds, 30 players, 7 newbies, a multinational cast of Poles, English, Irish, Americans and Aussies - all set under Bar Sub's atmospheric lighting and with a steady supply of alcohol. This bar blitz cocktail made the latest instalment in the series sweeping the SU one of the best to date.

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City of Belfast Championships 2009

Belfast Boat Club was the venue for the City of Belfast Championships, which comprised both an open tournament for the Nemtzov Cup and also the Henderson Cup for under-1600 players. Play took place over the 16-17 May weekend.

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