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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The Summer tournament. 2 Match playing weeks left then prize-giving.

The Summer tournament. 2 Match playing weeks left then prize-giving.

Only two weeks of play left. How do the players stand. The three section leaders all have the potential to win the whole tournament. Top Section leader: Pat Colemen 77.78% Middle Section leader: Matthew Chapman 80% Lower Section leader: David Seaby 71.88%

The Summer tournament. 2 Match playing weeks left then prize-giving. - Read More…

Another successful Summer School

Another successful Summer School

Held for the third year running the UCU ran another brilliant Summer Chess School. With Steve Scannell and Michael Waters providing some brilliant workshops.

Another successful Summer School - Read More…

2012 Ulster Championship results

After three days and six rounds of competitive chess at Belfast's Europa Hotel, three Ulster Championship titles have been decided.

2012 Ulster Championship results - Read More…

2012 Ulster Championships underway

For the sixth successive year the Europa Hotel is hosting the Ulster Chess Union's premier tournament over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

2012 Ulster Championships underway - Read More…

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