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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Champions stumble against QUB

Champions stumble against QUB

(B&D League 2016/17 Week 1) Muldoons 1 got their Silver King defence off to a poor start as they were beaten by QUB 1, while Ballynafeigh 1 are the early leaders after beating Ballynafeigh 2.

Champions stumble against QUB - Read More…

The Belfast Qualifier for the London Junior Chess Championship

The Belfast Qualifier for the London Junior Chess Championship

The new school year starts and we have our first monthly tournament. The London Junior Chess Championship (LJCC). An opportunity for the younger players to qualify for the LJCC finals - one of the most prestigious tournaments.

The Belfast Qualifier for the London Junior Chess Championship - Read More…

Awards and a fun rapidplay Tournament

Awards and a fun rapidplay Tournament

The Summer tournament came to an end on Weds 28th Sept. with a fun handicap tournament and prize giving.

Awards and a fun rapidplay Tournament - Read More…

Final night of Summer Tournament

Final night of Summer Tournament

The final night of the Summer Tournament was held Weds 21st September. 22 players. The final results are in. Next week is prize giving and a handicap tournament.

Final night of Summer Tournament - Read More…

One week of proper play left in the Summer Tournament

One week of proper play left in the Summer Tournament

The last week of the Summer tournament is this week. Wednesday 21st Sept. What are the standings. Whos going to win...... Remember the last week 28th Sept will be prize giving and a quick play handicap times on the clock depending on the difference of the two players ratings - always fun.

One week of proper play left in the Summer Tournament - Read More…

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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
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
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
FIDE-rated Williamson Shield 2026 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3TA
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