Current news in Ulster Chess

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

Strand Rapidplay Championship

Strand Chess Club will launch the 2022/2023 season with its annual Rapidplay Championship.

Strand Rapidplay Championship - Read More…

New Irish over 50's Champion

New Irish over 50's Champion

Huge congratulations to Gareth Annesley on winning the Irish over 50's Chess Championship.

New Irish over 50's Champion - Read More…

September Programming at Groomsport

September Programming at Groomsport

Before everyone disappears for the Summer break, Bangor Chess Club has scheduled their September programming.

September Programming at Groomsport - Read More…

RIP Frank Carrothers

RIP Frank Carrothers

The Ulster Chess deeply regrets to inform you of the passing of our fellow chess player, Frank Carrothers.

RIP Frank Carrothers - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
GM Simul with Alex Baburin May 23, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast
FIDE RATED City of Belfast Classic Championship 2025 Sat 24th May, Sun 25th May, Mon 26th May Venue: Castleview Suite, Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion, Upper Newtownards R... May 24, 2025 - May 26, 2025 — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE RATED Belfast Blitz Championship 2025 May 24, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — Castleview Suite, Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2025 7 rounds of Fischer Random Chess, Sunday 8th June at the Civil Service Pavilion. Jun 08, 2025 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE rated City of Lisburn Championship Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
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