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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
UCU runs its 6th Chess Summer School

UCU runs its 6th Chess Summer School

Over three days in August young players got the opportunity to improve their chess, solve problems and practice endgames, learn chess notation and the basics of the openings. All in the beautiful surrounds of Ormeau Park. Thanks to the Council for the use of Ravenhill Bowling Green.

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 Belfast Culture Night. Cafe Chess Playing at Caffe Nero.

Belfast Culture Night. Cafe Chess Playing at Caffe Nero.

Belfast Culture Night. Enjoy meeting potential new chess players. Play chess and enjoy the cafe experience. Share your enthusiasm for the game. At Caffe Nero, 19 Lombard St. September 18th 4:00pm til late. This is part of the Belfast annual Culture Night ( http://culturenightbelfast.com ). With lots of exciting public events celebrating culture.

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Studying the rules of chess and being an Arbiter

Studying the rules of chess and being an Arbiter

A three day Arbiters course was run over friday/sat/sun 14th/15th/16th August at Ballynafiegh Community Centre. Ending with a challenging 2 hour exam.

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2015 Ulster Championships

2015 Ulster Championships

The 2015 Ulster Championships took place in the Europa Hotel on 21st - 23rd August.

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Ulster Championships 2015

Ulster Championships 2015

The 2015 Ulster Championships will be held in the Europa Hotel on the 21st -23rd August.

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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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