Current news in Ulster Chess

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

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…

Annual General Meeting Announcement

This year's AGM will be hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Monday 19th June, time 7:30pm.

Annual General Meeting Announcement - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 Sat 27th Dec at Fruithill Chess Club. FIDE rated 3mins + 2sec. 18 Rounds. Become an Ulster Champion. Dec 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
January 10th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 Monthly Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Jan 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE-rated Williamson Shield 2026 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3TA
Sligo Chess & Culture Festival Jan 30th - Feb 8th 2026 The Sligo Chess and Culture Festival will have entertainment, social, cultural, and sporting activities, chess talks, wo... Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 08, 2026 — Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, Ireland
February 14th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Feb 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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