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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The new year kicked off with the Williamson 2025. 17th - 19th January 2025

The new year kicked off with the Williamson 2025. 17th - 19th January 2025

One of Ulster Chess Unions oldest tournaments. The Williamson Shield is always a brilliant tournament. Taking place at the excellent venue of the Civil Service Pavilion. Run by National Arbiter Chris Dorrian. With young promising players battling against top older players it was a battle of the generations. Fantastic to see so many young players.

The new year kicked off with the Williamson 2025. 17th - 19th January 2025 - Read More…

The Monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments continued on Sat 11th January at Methodist College

The Monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments continued on Sat 11th January at Methodist College

29 young players came together to play and enjoy an afternoon of chess with a 6 round tournament and challenging puzzle competition.

The Monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments continued on Sat 11th January at Methodist College - Read More…

January 2025 FIDE Rating Report

January 2025 FIDE Rating Report

January 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 14 more players making a FIDE rating debut

January 2025 FIDE Rating Report - Read More…

The Ulster Blitz Champions are crowned for 2024/25 at Bangor City Chess Club.

The Ulster Blitz Champions are crowned for 2024/25 at Bangor City Chess Club.

To celebrate a fantastic year of Chess and so many brilliant events. Bangor City Chess Club hosted and ran the Ulster Blitz Championships. Photos and list of the Champions. Many thanks to Edward Khanzharov, Brendan Jamison and Caleb McLean.

The Ulster Blitz Champions are crowned for 2024/25 at Bangor City Chess Club. - Read More…

The Williamson Shield 2025

The Williamson Shield Returns in 2025.On the 17th - 19th January 2025 Friday Evening to Sunday. The long running Williamson Shield Tournament returns to the Pavilion at Stormont Estate.

The Williamson Shield 2025 - 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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