Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 15 - 18

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 15 - 18

With 18 weeks played and into the last 3 weeks of the tournament - we are coming to the end. How do players stand.

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 15 - 18 - Read More…

TITANIC QUARTER OUTDOOR ELITE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP 2020

TITANIC QUARTER OUTDOOR ELITE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP 2020

A face to face invitational Blitz was held on Saturday 5th Sept. Organised and report provided by Brendan Jamison our fantastic UCU Chess organiser.

TITANIC QUARTER OUTDOOR ELITE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 - Read More…

UCU AGM 2020 - to be held on 19th September.

The UCU AGM 2020 will be held as a virtual meeting on Zoom. On Saturday 19th September 2020.

UCU AGM 2020 - to be held on 19th September. - Read More…

ANNUAL AWARDS  Belfast & District Chess League  August 2020

ANNUAL AWARDS Belfast & District Chess League August 2020

Usually the awards are given out at the award ceremony. But this year our brilliant chess organiser Brendan Jamison has created a mobile award ceremony by visiting the winners homes and hand delivering the trophies - whilst maintaining social distance. A big thanks to Brendan.

ANNUAL AWARDS Belfast & District Chess League August 2020 - Read More…

REOPENING OF BANGOR CHESS CLUB : Sept 2021

REOPENING OF BANGOR CHESS CLUB : Sept 2021

BANGOR CHESS CLUB, Groomsport Parish Halls, County Down The members of Bangor Chess Club plan to reopen in September 2021. A report from Brendan Jamison.

REOPENING OF BANGOR CHESS CLUB : Sept 2021 - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
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
National Arbiters (NA) Course and Running Live Boards Nov 15, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Colaiste Wanna, Ballyroan, Co. Dublin
FIDE RATED Lough Neagh Rapid Championship 2025 : Wednesday 19 November 2025 5 Round 12min each player. FIDE rated rapidplay. Venue: Washingbay Centre. Hosted by Washingbay Chess Club. Nov 19, 2025 07:50 PM - 09:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Ulster Schools Individual Championships 2025 Come and challenge to become the Ulster Schools Chess Champion 2025. 6th December at Methodist College. Dec 06, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Second Executive Board Meeting Agenda tbc Dec 09, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Playback Conference Room, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
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