Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
UK Open Blitz Championships 2023 - Belfast Qualifier - Sept 30th

UK Open Blitz Championships 2023 - Belfast Qualifier - Sept 30th

An opportunity to qualify for the UK Open Blitz Championships 2023. Belfast is holding one of the 8 qualifying tournaments across the UK.

UK Open Blitz Championships 2023 - Belfast Qualifier - Sept 30th - Read More…

New FIDE National Arbiters list

The Ireland Federation has now got 9 FIDE-licensed National Arbiters in Northern Ireland. While a couple have retired as active arbiters, it has been wonderful to welcome 4 new additions over the past 12 months.

New FIDE National Arbiters list - Read More…

Brilliant Primary School Chess organisation and resources for teachers : Ficheall

Brilliant Primary School Chess organisation and resources for teachers : Ficheall

The Ficheall board works closely with selected coordinators in each geographical area of Ireland who, in turn, support teachers to promote chess in their school for the social and cognitive benefits it has for students.

Brilliant Primary School Chess organisation and resources for teachers : Ficheall - Read More…

Mega week at Bangor Chess Club: Blindfold / Blitz / AGM / Congress

Mega week at Bangor Chess Club: Blindfold / Blitz / AGM / Congress

This week sees 4 events at Groomsport as Bangor Chess Club builds momentum during its third week of the new season.

Mega week at Bangor Chess Club: Blindfold / Blitz / AGM / Congress - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
FIDE 100th Anniversary Groomsport Classic 2024 (Round 2) Apr 18, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
FIDE 100th Anniversary Groomsport Classic 2024 (Rounds 3 & 4) Apr 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
Fifth Executive Board Meeting Agenda TBC Apr 23, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
FIDE RATED Downpatrick April Rapid 2024 Apr 24, 2024 07:15 PM - 10:15 PM — Denvir’s Hotel, 14 English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB, Northern Ireland
FIDE-RATED Bangor Tony Beckett Memorial Blitz 2024 Apr 25, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
Upcoming events…