Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept.

Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept.

We had players of all levels playing in an all-play-all Blitz tournament. With the prize being qualification into the UK Open Blitz Championhips. Belfast was one of 8 qualifying tournaments across the UK.

Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept. - Read More…

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

With the excellent venue of Queens University, South Dinning Hall. Some 38 players battled to see who would be this years Ulster Champions. The top tournament in the Ulster Chess Union Calender.

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022 - Read More…

The Summer Tournament Scores after 18 weeks of games

With just 2 weeks of the tournment remaining. The 3rd Week being the fun quickplay tournament and prize-giving. How do players % stand?

The Summer Tournament Scores after 18 weeks of games - Read More…

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College

Startng with the LJCC - London Junior Chess Qualifier on Sat Oct 1st we have one tournament a month leading to the June award ceremony and Elite tournament hopefully to be held at Stormont.

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
Fourth Executive Board Meeting May 12, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
The Summer Tournament Weds 13th May at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... May 13, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell Full details will be updated once ticket holders have confirmed their availability. May 23, 2026 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
No Summer Tournament - Weds 27th May Due to International Cricket at the Pavilion - there will be no chess on Weds 27th May May 27, 2026 07:15 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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