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
Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2026 7 rounds of Fischer Random Chess, Saturday 13th June at Loanends Presbyterian Church Hall Jun 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — Loanends Presbyterian Church Hall, Loanends Rd, Loanends, Crumlin BT29 4YR
Annual General Meeting 2026 Jun 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
FIDE Rated Ulster Championships 2026 Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 — Blackmountain Shared Space, 280 Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
FIDE RATED Aughamullan Rapid 2026 : Tuesday 15 September 2026 5 rounds. Time Control 12mins. Checkin 19:00 Prize giving 21:50. Venue : Washingbay Centre, Coalisland. Sep 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:50 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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