Current news in Ulster Chess

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

Notification of UCU AGM 2016

The UCU AGM and League Awards will take place on Tuesday 31st May 2016 7:30pm at Ballynafeigh Community Development Centre, Ormeau road, Belfast.

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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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Upcoming Events
April 11th Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. All youngsters welcome. Apr 11, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE RATED Washingbay Chess Club Spring Rapid 2026 Tuesday 21 April 2026 Check-in opens at 19:30. 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 20:00 to 22:30 : Time Control:... Apr 21, 2026 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
FIDE Rated City of Belfast 2026 May 02, 2026 - May 04, 2026 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
Belfast May Day Chess Open May 05, 2026 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM — First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary St, Belfast
The Irish Junior Championships 2026 10th May - 12th May, Venue Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Cork, P31NY77 Sections u8,u10,u12,u14,u16,u19 Any opportuni... May 10, 2026 - May 12, 2026 — Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Cork, P31NY77
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