Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The Annual Belfast Scholastic Awards and Elite Tournament took place at Stormont on 9th June 2023

The Annual Belfast Scholastic Awards and Elite Tournament took place at Stormont on 9th June 2023

At the kind invitation of MLA Naomi Long the top student chess players gathered at Stormont to recieve awards for the year and play in an elite tournament. After a year of monthly tournaments organised by the UCU and held at Methodist College. The year ends with this brilliant celebration of our young chess players.

The Annual Belfast Scholastic Awards and Elite Tournament took place at Stormont on 9th June 2023 - Read More…

St Nicholas' PS host Glenwood PS for a chess afternoon

St Nicholas' PS host Glenwood PS for a chess afternoon

Two primary schools in Northern Ireland got together for a few friendly games of chess. The event was a huge hit with the pupils and the organisers are hoping to make it an annual get together.

St Nicholas' PS host Glenwood PS for a chess afternoon - Read More…

Events to watch for over the Summer include The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay

Events to watch for over the Summer include The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay

Lots of Chess over the Summer including a Charity FIDE rated Rapidplay, The usual Summer Tournament, International Chess Day Celebration by 2 Royal Avenue and Roaming Knights and Lisburn Chess Clubs excellent events.

Events to watch for over the Summer include The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay - Read More…

League results and board prizes and Tom Clarke Grand-prix 2023

The league is over the Summer Tournament is in full swing. The AGM is about to occur where we celebrate a year of chess with awards to League winners and boarrd prizes.

League results and board prizes and Tom Clarke Grand-prix 2023 - Read More…

The Belfast Megafinal took place at Methodist College on May 13th 2023

The Belfast Megafinal took place at Methodist College on May 13th 2023

One of the largest and prestigious tournaments the Delancey UK Chess Challange was represented in Ulster at the Belfast Megafinals. An event enabling players to qualify for the next round, the GIgafinals.

The Belfast Megafinal took place at Methodist College on May 13th 2023 - Read More…

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Bangor: FIDE RATED Blitzmania 10 Rounds 11-20 Thursday 9 October 2025 Blitzmania at Bangor - a series of exciting Blitz tournaments at City of Bangor Chess Club. Oct 09, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED County Down Rapid Chess Championships 2025 (for adults) The event will run as one open section with age specific champions crowned at the end of the day, based on the highest p... Oct 11, 2025 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED County Down Junior Chess Championships 2025 (for children aged 7-17) The event will run as one open section with age specific champions crowned at the end of the day, based on the highest p... Oct 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED City of Bangor 10 Round Halloween Blitz at 3+2 Celebrate Halloween with 10 rounds of Chess Blitz at City of Bangor Chess Club. Thursday 30th October. Oct 30, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE rated Ulster Masters 2025 Please note due to venue capacity, entries will be capped at 44. Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club
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