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

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.

Ulster Rapidplay 2022 Championships/UCU Summer Tournament and City Of Belfast - Read More…

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.

Ulster Team Rapidplay Championship - Read More…

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…

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The Summer Tournament Weds 17th September at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 17th September and the 20th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and i... Sep 17, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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
FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 : Rounds 3, 4 4 rounds of 60+30, to be played over 2 Saturdays. Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 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
The Summer Tournament: Last Week: Prize-Giving and mini Tournament The UCU Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months w... Sep 24, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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