Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.

Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2009

For the fifth successive year the UCU's Championship Rapidplay was held over the Christmas holiday period at Belfast Boat Club.

Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2009 - Read More…

Ulster Schools' Individuals Tournament 2009

The Ulster Schools Chess Council organised its 2009 Individual Championships at Methodist College, Belfast on Saturday 5th December.

Ulster Schools' Individuals Tournament 2009 - Read More…

Museum Rapidplay 2009 report

On the 22nd November 2009 the UCU organised a Rapidplay tournament in the Belfast Room of the Ulster Museum. This was exactly one month after the Museum had re-opened following a three year closure and £17.2m refurbishment.

Museum Rapidplay 2009 report - Read More…

UCU Belfast & District Leagues 2009-2010

The 2009-10 B&D League season starts in the first week of November.

UCU Belfast & District Leagues 2009-2010 - Read More…

Back in the Winning Groove

Back in the Winning Groove

Last week’s horror show mauling at the hands of the Evil Empire left Queen’s desperate to return to winning ways as quickly as possible. Standing in their way were fourth place Lagan.

Back in the Winning Groove - Read More…

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