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Groomsport Classic - Tournament Report

Groomsport Classic - Tournament Report

The tournament was held across two days and was very competitive

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Ulster Rapidplay 2022 Championships/UCU Summer Tournament and City Of Belfast

The Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2022 will be held at Civil Service Pavilion on Sunday 22nd May. The UCU Summer Tournament starts on Weds 4th May at the Pavilion. The City Of Belfast. Also at the Pavilion on June 17th to 19th.

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Lisburn Spring/Summer League is here!

Lisburn Spring/Summer League is here!

Lisburn Chess Club is thrilled to be able to hold another League tournament at the club

Lisburn Spring/Summer League is here! - Read More…

Ulster Team Rapidplay Championship

Ulster Team Rapidplay Championship

Saturday 16th April saw this years Ulster Team Rapidplay Championship being held at Lisburn Chess Club's fantastic venue.

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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…

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Upcoming Events
** FULL ** Summer Chess School 2025 - August 6th/7th/8th Weds - Fri This event is now ** FULL ** The Ulster Chess Union is running a 3 Day Summer Chess School for Children, Beginners to Ex... Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 — Ormeau Park - Ormeaul Bowling Club hall
The Summer Tournament Weds 6th August at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 6th August and the 14th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if ar... Aug 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE-rated Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Queens University, South Dinning Hall, Belfast
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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
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