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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May.

The league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May.

Easter is here and the chess continues. With FIDE rated tournaments organised by Brendan Jamison. The League is coming to an end. Soon we will have our annual AGM and an opportunity to celebrate the years chess. What a brilliant year.

The league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May. - Read More…

Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after March 2024 Tournament.

Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after March 2024 Tournament.

We have only one Childrens Chess Tournament left April 13th. We celebrate young chess talent at the end of year Award Ceremony and Elite Chess tournament. Usually held at Stormont in June. The top 4 pupils of each section are invited. We have a grandprix system to allocate points per tournament. Find the current standings below.

Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after March 2024 Tournament. - Read More…

Childrens Chess Tournament at Methodist College on 9th March 2024

Childrens Chess Tournament at Methodist College on 9th March 2024

Our monthly schools events continues. With approx 28 pupils playing and solving chess puzzles at Methodist College. This months event was sponsored by Brypol Electrical.

Childrens Chess Tournament at Methodist College on 9th March 2024 - Read More…

Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after February 2024 Tournament.

Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after February 2024 Tournament.

We celebrate young chess talent at the end of year Award Ceremony and Elite Chess tournament. Usually held at Stormont in June. The top 4 pupils of each section are invited. We have a grandprix system to allocate points per tournament. Find the current standings below.

Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after February 2024 Tournament. - Read More…

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FIDE-RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid Championship 2024 Sat July 27th 3:00pm - 8:30pm. 8 Rounds of 15 + 0. £100 for the winner. Jul 27, 2024 03:00 PM - 08:30 PM — Towerview Church Hall, 47 Towerview Crescent, Bangor, BT19 6BA
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