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

This years Ulster Championship postponed to February 2021

The UCU board would like this to be a face to face tournament. With that in mind we have postponed this years Championships. We are targeting Friday Evening to Sunday February 5th - 7th.

This years Ulster Championship postponed to February 2021 - Read More…

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 12 - 14

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 12 - 14

How are the standings after 14 weeks of the Summer Tournament and some 70 games of slow chess.

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 12 - 14 - Read More…

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 10 - 11

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 10 - 11

Another two weeks and some 10 games. We are almost half way through the tournament. Players are still welcome even if they wish just to play a couple of games to get into the practice of long focused chess.

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 10 - 11 - Read More…

Dexter Harris helps Ireland gain 3rd place at the Glorney Gilbert International 2020

Dexter Harris helps Ireland gain 3rd place at the Glorney Gilbert International 2020

Junior international teams from England, Belgium, Wales, Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland. Competed online in different age group sections for cups in the Glorney Gilbert International 2020.

Dexter Harris helps Ireland gain 3rd place at the Glorney Gilbert International 2020 - Read More…

Ulster Youngster selected to play for Ireland in Glorney Gilbert International

Ulster Youngster selected to play for Ireland in Glorney Gilbert International

Youngster Dexter Harris has been selected for the Irish International Under 12 Team to play at the Glorney Gilbert International

Ulster Youngster selected to play for Ireland in Glorney Gilbert International - Read More…

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** FULL ** Summer Chess School 2025 - August 6th/7th/8th Weds - Fri This event is now ** FULL ** The Ulster Chess Union is running a 3 Day Summer Chess School for Children, Beginners to Ex... Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 — Ormeau Park - Ormeaul Bowling Club hall
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18th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 1-5 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 18, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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