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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (post-Christmas)

BSCC Open 2015/16 - best game prize (post-Christmas)

With this year's Belfast South CC Open drawing to a close, the award for the best game from the second half of the tournament has been presented.

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Irish Junior Chess Championships 2016

Irish Junior Chess Championships 2016

Three of our local juniors recently attended the 2016 Irish Junior Chess Championships in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney.

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The monthly Chess continues with March's Childrens Chess

The monthly Chess continues with March's Childrens Chess

The sequence of monthly tournaments continues. On Saturday March 12th youngsters gathered to play the best game - Chess at Methodist College, Belfast.

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At Belfast Cafe Nero Chess players took part in unique international event: Chris Ross Simultaneous

At Belfast Cafe Nero Chess players took part in unique international event: Chris Ross Simultaneous

Chris Ross a top Chess player who is blind played a simultaneous chess event. Playing in Collingwood College, Durham University Chris played players from nations including Italy, India, Iran . Ulster was invited to participate and a group of youngsters and club players met in the Cafe Nero to play and enjoy this unique event. The event took part on 29th February 2016.

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The second of the NICS  Alan Burns Grandprix

The second of the NICS Alan Burns Grandprix

On February 28th chess players gathered at the Civil Service Social Club a lovely venue with good food followed by an afternoon of intense chess...

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FIDE-RATED U1700 County Down Classic Sep 12, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 Sep 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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
FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 : Rounds 3, 4 4 rounds of 60+30, to be played over 2 Saturdays. Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
UK Blitz Championships 2025 - Belfast Qualifier - Sunday Sept 21st: FIDE Rated An opportunity to qualify for the UK Blitz Championships. Belfast is holding one of the 16 qualifying tournaments across... Sep 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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