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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Schools Chess at continues at Methodist College March 8th.

Schools Chess at continues at Methodist College March 8th.

The monthly schools tournaments run by Ulster Chess Union. Continued on Sat March 8th at Methodist College. We had almost 40 students playing top chess and solving some very challenging puzzles.

Schools Chess at continues at Methodist College March 8th. - Read More…

Chess Masters: The Endgame - Episode 1 10th March 2025

Chess Masters: The Endgame - Episode 1 10th March 2025

The BBC brings chess back to television with a new series starting Monday 10th March 2025 at 8:00pm BBC2.

Chess Masters: The Endgame - Episode 1 10th March 2025 - Read More…

Results: Ulster Rapid Championship - 1 March 2025

Results: Ulster Rapid Championship - 1 March 2025

The City of Bangor Chess Club hosted the Ulster Rapidplay Chess Championships at Groomsport on Sat. 1st March 2025. Organiser and Arbiter Brendan Jamison - continues to run fantastic events at the largest Chess Club in Ulster.

Results: Ulster Rapid Championship - 1 March 2025 - Read More…

March 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 7 more players who made a FIDE rating debut on the 1 March rating list

March 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report - Read More…

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions.

We have two competitions left. Saturdays March 8th and April 12th from 12:30pm at Methodist College. So plenty of time to qualify for the Stormont award ceremony and elite competition to be held at Stormont in June.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions. - Read More…

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18th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 1-5 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 18, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
UK Blitz Championships 2025 - Belfast Qualifier - Sunday Sept 21st: FIDE Rated An opportunity to qualify for the UK Blitz Championships. Belfast is holding one of the 16 qualifying tournaments across... Sep 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
25th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 6-10 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 25, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
First Executive Board Meeting Agenda TBC Sep 30, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
Bangor: FIDE RATED Blitzmania 10 Rounds 1-10 Thursday 2 October 2025 Blitzmania at Bangor - a series of exciting Blitz tournaments at City of Bangor Chess Club. Oct 02, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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