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

GFC Chess Children's Blitz

Greenisland FC Chess Club hosted another tournament for its burgeoning youth membership on Friday 22nd October.

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Holywood Blitz Championships - 26 October 2021 - Results

Holywood Blitz Championships - 26 October 2021 - Results

The New Club at Holywood ran a competition. With two sections and Senior and Junior and some 17 players. Photos and results.

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The Summer Tournament Awards and Fun QuickplayTournament

The Summer Tournament Awards and Fun QuickplayTournament

With the last wednesday 29th of September 2021 we have the Summer Tournament Awards and Quickplay time handicap tournament.

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Bangor Classic 2021

Bangor Classic 2021

Run at Groomsport over 6 weekends:Saturday 11 September 2021 to Sunday 17 October 2021. Comes to an exciting finish.

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Childrens Chess is back. With our first event of the Season the Belfast LJCC Qualifier.

Childrens Chess is back. With our first event of the Season the Belfast LJCC Qualifier.

On October 2nd 2021 young enthusiastic chess players gathered at Methodist College for a day of exciting chess. The Belfast LJCC Qualifier allows the younger age groups to qualify for one of the top London Chess Tournaments.

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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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