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.

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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.

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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
The Summer Tournament begins Weds 1st May at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 1st May 2024 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... May 01, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
City of Belfast 2024 May 4th-6th Bank Holiday Weekend 6 rounds over 3 days. At the Civil Service Pavilion. May 04, 2024 - May 06, 2024 — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Delancey Schools UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Our Monthly Children's Chess Tournaments continues with the UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Sat 11th May - an oppor... May 11, 2024 09:45 AM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Lisburn Chess Club City Championship 6 Round FIDE Classical Tournament May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street, Lisburn
Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2024 7 rounds of Fischer Random Chess, Sunday 2nd June at the Civil Service Pavilion. Jun 02, 2024 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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