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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Raymond Keene plays simultaneous at Bangor Club

Raymond Keene plays simultaneous at Bangor Club

James O'Fee organised a brilliant event at Groomsport. Raymond Keene challenged 20 Ulster Players to a game. With the new Mayor of Ards and North Down Alderman Alan Graham opening the event.

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City of Belfast Championships Review

City of Belfast Championships Review

The 2015 City of Belfast Championships turned out to be a great weekend's chess with plenty of fireworks and tension right down to the last minute of play.

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Champions make heavy work of Fruithill

Champions make heavy work of Fruithill

(B&D Leagues 2014/15 Week 21) With nothing of consequence left to play for, the final week of league play threw up a number of surprising results on individual boards, although overall the matches went according to the form book. Ballynafeigh 1 were held to a 3-2 win over bottom side Fruithill, even though the visitors defaulted on board 5.

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Current membership list

Please check that you are on the current membership list and are eligible to play in tournaments.

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Spring Rating Lists Issues

Spring Rating Lists Issues

Latest ratings have been computed now the League has finished. Including over 1300 games in more than 11 local & foreign events, 136 players get a new rating with 10 new players inducted.

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