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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Summer Tournament Awards Evening and Active Competition: Weds 26th September.

Summer Tournament Awards Evening and Active Competition: Weds 26th September.

The end of the Summer tournament was celebrated on Weds 26th September with a time handicap active. The difference of the players ratings sets the times on the clocks from 10min:10min to 2min:18min. Players are at their most even. At the end of the evening Prizes and certificates are awarded to the Summer Tournament Winners. All agreed many thanks to the brilliant venue - the Civil Service Social Club.

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A brilliant Evening of Social Chess - Belfast Culture Night

A brilliant Evening of Social Chess - Belfast Culture Night

Everyone had a brilliant evening - what could possibly beat this! meeting new people, drinking delicious coffee and playing chess. One felt proud to be part of the Ulster Chess Union, proud to be involved with the Belfast Culture Night, proud to part of Belfasts friendly people.

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Breaking News: Cafe Chess starting at 5:00pm tonight 21st September

Breaking news we have an earlier start for our Cafe Chess 5:00pm tonight 21st September at Caffe Nero.

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Individual Ulster Chess Union Fees for this Year

The AGM has set the Fees for the Ulster Chess Union at £10 Member £5 Concession The Ulster Chess Union Provides Chess Tournaments in Northern Ireland. Calculates and publishes the rating list. Runs the Chess League. and many other chess related activities

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Upcoming Events
Annual General Meeting 2026 Jun 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
The Summer Tournament Weds 17th June at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... Jun 17, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Cancelled: Summer Tournament Weds 24th June due to International Cricket The Pavilion/facitilies are being prepared/used for International Cricket - so not available on Weds 24th June. Chess i... Jun 24, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
FIDE Rated Ulster Championships 2026 Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 — Blackmountain Shared Space, 280 Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
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