Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Aprils Monthly Childrens Chess Tournament at Methodist College

Aprils Monthly Childrens Chess Tournament at Methodist College

On April 12th 2025 Children from all over Ulster meet at Methodist College to play brilliant chess at the Ulster Chess Union monthly tournaments.

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The Belfast Scholastic Grandprix 2025 standings with one last tournament to go.

The Belfast Scholastic Grandprix 2025 standings with one last tournament to go.

The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments open to all pupils. At the end of the series we have a special Awards Ceremony usually held in the beautiful surrounds of Stormont.

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One week left the league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May.

One week left the league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May.

Easter is coming and the chess continues. With FIDE rated tournaments organised by Brendan Jamison. The League is coming to an end. Soon we will have our annual AGM and an opportunity to celebrate the years chess. What a brilliant year.

One week left the league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May. - Read More…

UCU Simul 2025 to host GM Alex Baburin

UCU Simul 2025 to host GM Alex Baburin

The Ulster Chess Union is delighted to announce this year’s simultaneous guest will be none other than Ireland’s only Grand Master, Alex Baburin!

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Upcoming Events
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 05:30 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
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
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