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Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival.

Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival.

We were honoured to be invited to the EMSONI Festival on 3rd August 2024 and enjoyed Chess, fantastic company and conversation, live music a brilliant day at the Ulidia Playing Fields Belfast.

Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival. - Read More…

The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 7th/8th/9th 2024

The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 7th/8th/9th 2024

In the brilliant surrounds of the Ormeau Bowling Club in Ormeau park we had 3 days of chess coaching and fun. With tournaments, battle chess, team chess and worksheets. Many thanks to the Belfast Council and Damien Cunningham for organising the use of the venue.

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Citi Hosts their annual Charity Chess Tournament 1st August 2024

Citi Hosts their annual Charity Chess Tournament 1st August 2024

Players gathered at the Citi Offices on Thursday 1st August to enjoy chess and raise £400 in funds for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.

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Simul with IM Alex Lopex - limited amount of tickets available!

Six tickets available to purchase to take part on Friday 23rd August.

Simul with IM Alex Lopex - limited amount of tickets available! - Read More…

August 2024 FIDE NI rating report

August 2024 FIDE NI rating report

By Brendan Jamison. The 1st August FIDE rating list covers 5 Northern Ireland tournaments that were held over the past 5 weeks and were rated on 31st July 2024.

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Upcoming Events
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell May 23, 2026 05:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
No Summer Tournament - Weds 27th May Due to International Cricket at the Pavilion - there will be no chess on Weds 27th May May 27, 2026 07:15 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Annual General Meeting 2026 Agenda to follow post submissions to secretary Monday 8th Jun 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
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