Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Muldoons 1 held to draw as title race takes another twist

Muldoons 1 held to draw as title race takes another twist

(B&D League 2016/17 Week 20) Muldoons 1's title defence hit a snag as they were held to an unexpected draw by Ballynafeigh 2 - and it could have gone worse for the Corporation Square side.

Muldoons 1 held to draw as title race takes another twist - Read More…

Ulster Rapidplay Championships 2017 - report

Ulster Rapidplay Championships 2017 - report

The 2017 Ulster Rapidplay Championships were held in the ambient Belfast room of the Ulster Museum.

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Strawbridge Cup remains on Ormeau Road as Civil Service end QUB 2's hopes

Strawbridge Cup remains on Ormeau Road as Civil Service end QUB 2's hopes

(B&D League 2016/17 Week 19) Ballynafeigh 3 are this season's Strawbridge Cup winners after nearest rivals QUB 2 were comprehensively defeated by Civil Service.

Strawbridge Cup remains on Ormeau Road as Civil Service end QUB 2's hopes - Read More…

February Chess at Methodist College

February Chess at Methodist College

The Childrens Chess 2017 series continued with some brilliant chess on February 11th at Methodist College.

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Alan Burns Intense March 2017

Alan Burns Intense March 2017

The Alan Burns Intense continues the series of the grand-prix. and continues the recent opportunities to play chess. With players Brendan Jamison and Mikhail Pavlov.

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Upcoming Events
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
January 10th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 Monthly Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Jan 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Sligo Chess & Culture Festival Jan 30th - Feb 8th 2026 The Sligo Chess and Culture Festival will have entertainment, social, cultural, and sporting activities, chess talks, wo... Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 08, 2026 — Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, Ireland
February 14th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Feb 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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