Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess.

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess.

The annual monthly Ulster Chess Union chess tournaments continued on Sat. 8th February 2025. With some 36 youngsters playing some brilliant chess.

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess. - Read More…

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 7 more players making a FIDE rating debut

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report - Read More…

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after the first 2 competitions.

After the Nov and Jan Childrens Chess tournaments what are the standings for the Grand-prix. With an explanation of the rules.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after the first 2 competitions. - Read More…

Chess Activities in Ulster to watch out for.

There are lots of activities happening in Ulster Chess. With great Clubs like Bangor, Lisburn and Downpatrick running events. And of course the standard Ulster Chess Union annual tournaments.

Chess Activities in Ulster to watch out for. - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
Bangor: FIDE RATED Blitzmania 10 Rounds 11-20 Thursday 9 October 2025 Blitzmania at Bangor - a series of exciting Blitz tournaments at City of Bangor Chess Club. Oct 09, 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 Rapid Chess Championships 2025 (for adults) The event will run as one open section with age specific champions crowned at the end of the day, based on the highest p... Oct 11, 2025 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED County Down Junior Chess Championships 2025 (for children aged 7-17) The event will run as one open section with age specific champions crowned at the end of the day, based on the highest p... Oct 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED City of Bangor 10 Round Halloween Blitz at 3+2 Celebrate Halloween with 10 rounds of Chess Blitz at City of Bangor Chess Club. Thursday 30th October. Oct 30, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE rated Ulster Masters 2025 Please note due to venue capacity, entries will be capped at 44. Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club
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