Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
New Social Media organisers : Karina Kruk / Alex Goss

New Social Media organisers : Karina Kruk / Alex Goss

The Ulster Chess Union has new Social Media organisers. Karina Kruk with the assistance of Alex Goss will be organising the UCU's presence on the Social Media apps of the web.

New Social Media organisers : Karina Kruk / Alex Goss - Read More…

Summer 2021 Tournament back to Pavilion.

Summer 2021 Tournament back to Pavilion.

With week 11 weds 14th July of the Summer 2021 tournament we saw face to face chess back at the Civil Service Pavilion.

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8 year old Ethan Cole wins simul at Greenisland FC with score of 16-0

8 year old Ethan Cole wins simul at Greenisland FC with score of 16-0

The recently created Greenisland FC Chess Club hosted its first simultaneous exhibition on Friday 16th July.

8 year old Ethan Cole wins simul at Greenisland FC with score of 16-0 - Read More…

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.

OUTDOOR CHESS A BIG SUCCESS - Read More…

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?

Summer Tournament 2021 four weeks played - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
Fourth Executive Board Meeting May 12, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
The Summer Tournament Weds 13th May at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... May 13, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell Full details will be updated once ticket holders have confirmed their availability. May 23, 2026 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
No Summer Tournament - Weds 27th May Due to International Cricket at the Pavilion - there will be no chess on Weds 27th May May 27, 2026 07:15 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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