Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The Ulster Championship 2024/25 at Queens University.

The Ulster Championship 2024/25 at Queens University.

The Champions of Ulster Chess were crowned over the Bank Holiday Weekend of August 24th/25th/26th 2024. Hosted by Queens University. Belfast. A brilliant 3 days of top chess.

The Ulster Championship 2024/25 at Queens University. - Read More…

The Annual UCU Simultaneous - Alex Lopez IM scores 23 1/2 out of 24.

The Annual UCU Simultaneous - Alex Lopez IM scores 23 1/2 out of 24.

24 players gathered to play Alex Lopez (IM) 2416 rating. At Queens University. All excited and keen to pit their wits against a top class player.

The Annual UCU Simultaneous - Alex Lopez IM scores 23 1/2 out of 24. - Read More…

October 2024 NI FIDE Rating Report

October 2024 NI FIDE Rating Report

The 1st October FIDE rating list covers Northern Ireland tournaments that were held over the past 4 weeks and were rated on 30 September 2024. Please note, yesterday’s UK Open Blitz Belfast Qualifier will be rated on 31 October. Report By Brendan Jamison

October 2024 NI FIDE Rating Report - Read More…

New BBC Series looking for chess players

Curve Media in Cardiff, an award-winning TV company, is excited to be in the casting phase of their most recent commission, Chess Masters (working title) for the BBC, where passionate and skilled chess players from all backgrounds will battle it out across a series of rapid chess games before one will be crowned the title of Chess Champion.

New BBC Series looking for chess players - Read More…

Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play.

Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play.

With 3 rounds left - we check the current standings of the Summer Tournament and repeat the rules for the last 3 rounds.

Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play. - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
** 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
The Summer Tournament Weds 6th August at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 6th August and the 14th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if ar... Aug 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE-rated Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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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