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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Bangor Rapid Championship 2021 November 18th

Bangor Rapid Championship 2021 November 18th

Players gathered in Bangor for another brilliant event organised by Bangor Club with the assistance of Rebecca McClurg and Brendan Jamison.

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Greenisland FC getting busy!

Greenisland FC getting busy!

Greenisland FC Chess ran a couple of competitions at the start of November and we have all the details

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UCU documents and membership information

UCU documents and membership information

New website section specifically dedicated to UCU documents and membership information coming soon

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News of upcoming events

News of upcoming events

The chess Calendar for the next few weeks is full of Chess activity. Including the Ulster Masters at Queen's University over Friday 14th - Sunday 16th November. Five rounds of slow chess - face to face! FIDE rated.

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The league 2021 week2 - Civil Service plays another two matches

The league 2021 week2 - Civil Service plays another two matches

How did week 2 go. What are the standings after 2 weeks? and a big thankyou to Queens Chess Club and The Strand Chess Club for sharing rooms with other clubs to facilitate the league.

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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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