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

March and April programming at Bangor Chess Club

March and April programming at Bangor Chess Club - Read More…

Hanzharov wins FIDE-rated City of Bangor Winter Blitz

Hanzharov wins FIDE-rated City of Bangor Winter Blitz

"Fast Eddie" blitzes the opposition at Groomsport Parish Hall

Hanzharov wins FIDE-rated City of Bangor Winter Blitz - Read More…

Geek Retreat Valentine's Day Blitz Report

On Tuesday 14th February, Geek Retreat on Bangor Main Street hosted a special Valentine’s Day Blitz.

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Lisburn Rapid Championship 2023 Tournament Report

Lisburn Rapid Championship 2023 Tournament Report

It was a full house at Lisburn Chess Club on 10th Feb, as 42 players competed for 8 prizes in the first FIDE-rated event at the club in 2023. The tournament saw 35 visitors and 7 Lisburn club members taking part, 4 from Lisburn A (the total chess legend and 9 time Ulster Champion Steve Scannell, Dean Gorman, Pat Coleman and Captain Jack Edens) and 3 from Lisburn B (Club Director Neil Gardner, Anayraj Tripathi and James Crummey

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FIDE Rating Report - February

21 players make their FIDE rating debuts in the 1st Feb rating list - FIDE Rating Report by Brendan Jamison, FIDE National Arbiter

FIDE Rating Report - February - Read More…

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