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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
B&D League - how do they stand after three weeks?

B&D League - how do they stand after three weeks?

Fruithill 1 and Strand make a strong start in Division 1, while Civil Service 2 are the early front-runners in Division 2.

B&D League - how do they stand after three weeks? - Read More…

Virtual Williamson 2021 Day 1 report: Saturday 30th January 2021.

Virtual Williamson 2021 Day 1 report: Saturday 30th January 2021.

We have 3 rounds on the first day and some 26 players. With 3 talented youngsters in the Intermediates and introducing a top new player to Ulster Tahmankar Mandar in the Seniors. How did it all go...

Virtual Williamson 2021 Day 1 report: Saturday 30th January 2021. - Read More…

Ethan Cole U12 and Dexter Harris U14 played for Ireland over the weekend 5th/6th Dec 2020

Ethan Cole U12 and Dexter Harris U14 played for Ireland over the weekend 5th/6th Dec 2020

This weekend saw Ireland compete in the Celtic Nations Online Junior Invitational competition. Ulster had two players selected, Ethan Cole in the U12's and Dexter Harris in the U14's.

Ethan Cole U12 and Dexter Harris U14 played for Ireland over the weekend 5th/6th Dec 2020 - Read More…

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Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 Sat 27th Dec at Fruithill Chess Club. FIDE rated 3mins + 2sec. 18 Rounds. Become an Ulster Champion. Dec 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Second Executive Board Meeting (Rescheduled) Jan 06, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion (Playball conference room)
January 10th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 Monthly Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Jan 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026 Saturday 17 January 2026. Check-in at 9:45am. The 6 rounds will be played back-to-back from 10am to 1:30pm Venue: West... Jan 17, 2026 09:45 AM - 01:30 PM — West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT
FIDE-rated Williamson Shield 2026 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3TA
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