Current news in Ulster Chess

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

OUTDOOR CHESS A BIG SUCCESS

Brendan Jamisons thoughts on running outdoor chess. He's done a brilliant job of running some (lots if you include all the tournaments he and Ross ran in previous years) excellent chess events during difficult times. Hopefully these outdoor events will be repeated by other keen organisers and become a regular thing.

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Summer Tournament 2021 four weeks played

Players are welcome to drop in to play a game of 90mins each. On a wednesday evening. So far we have played 4 weeks. Whos playing and how are they doing?

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Virtual City of Belfast 2021 - Day 2 - hot off the press

Virtual City of Belfast 2021 - Day 2 - hot off the press

Day 2 of the Virtual City of Belfast 2021. With the last 2 rounds we see who is crowned the Henderson Champion and who is crowned the Nemtzov Champion.

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BREAKING NEWS: Greenisland FC launches Chess Club

BREAKING NEWS: Greenisland FC launches Chess Club

Greenisland Football Club has launched a brand new chess club at Greenisland Football Club. It opens on Friday 11th June and will run on Friday nights from 7-9pm. All ages and abilities are welcome but for under 18s, parents should stay in the clubhouse with their children.

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