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

Board Prize Winners

Board prize winners for all 3 divisions 2015/2016

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A full house for the 2nd round of the Eglantine Summer Tournament

A full house for the 2nd round of the Eglantine Summer Tournament

Only the second round and there was an overflow into the bar. Every board was used in the main room...

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Exciting News The Eglantine Summer Tournament Starts

Exciting News The Eglantine Summer Tournament Starts

Players gathered at The Bankers Club to play the first night of the Summer Tournament - a marathon of a tournament stretching over some 20 Wednesdays. Who would be playing....

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Aprils Childrens Chess

Aprils Childrens Chess

An exciting finish to the Childrens Chess. With the last game played deciding who would win the Grandprix Upper Secondary Schools Shield.....

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The 3rd tournament in the Alan Burns Series

The 3rd tournament in the Alan Burns Series

The 2016 Alan Burns tournaments continues with a Lacksadasical five rounds of 20mins and an increment of 5 secs

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FIDE RATED Coalisland Rapid Championship 2026 Tuesday 3 February Tuesday 3 February 2026, Check-in at 19:50, Please take seats at 19:55, The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from ... Feb 03, 2026 07:50 PM - 11:00 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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