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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Ross Harris awarded National Arbiter title

Ross Harris awarded National Arbiter title

Our second National Arbiter - Ross Harris was awarded the title after completing the training and gaining two Arbiter norms.

Ross Harris awarded National Arbiter title - Read More…

Ulster Chess Union AGM - candidates standing for the Board

The AGM is being held at the Civil Service Pavilion Saturday 25th May. The current candidates for the board.

Ulster Chess Union AGM - candidates standing for the Board - Read More…

Latest Amended League Rules 2019

Its always good to know the league rules - these have had some minor modifications.

Latest Amended League Rules 2019 - Read More…

Chess season ends with rapid tournament at Bangor Chess Club

Chess season ends with rapid tournament at Bangor Chess Club

Last Thursday (2nd May) saw the last event of the season at Bangor Chess Club. A rapid tournament over 6 rounds attracted players aged 8 and above. Locals enjoyed mixing with players from Newry, Downpatrick, Mallusk, Belfast, Donaghadee, Millilse, Newtownards, Comber and even from Michigan in the USA.

Chess season ends with rapid tournament at Bangor Chess Club - Read More…

List of league winners and board prizes for presentation at AGM on Saturday 25 May 2019 at 6:30pm

The 2019 UCU AGM is being held on Saturday 25th May 6:30pm at NCIS Pavilion. The presentation list for board prizes and league winners.

List of league winners and board prizes for presentation at AGM on Saturday 25 May 2019 at 6:30pm - Read More…

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Second Executive Board Meeting Agenda tbc Dec 09, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Playback Conference Room, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
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
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FIDE-rated Williamson Shield 2026 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3TA
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