Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
ULSTER MASTERS 2024 - entry list

ULSTER MASTERS 2024 - entry list

The last UCU weekend event of the year will take place from 15-17 November at Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, East Belfast. The 5 round classic tournament will be tripled rated by FIDE, ICU and UCU. The time control is 75+30. Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison. Deputy Arbiter: Edward Khanzharov.

ULSTER MASTERS 2024 - entry list - Read More…

LJCC Belfast Qualifier was held at Methodist College Belfast on 5th Oct 2024

LJCC Belfast Qualifier was held at Methodist College Belfast on 5th Oct 2024

Young chess players gathered for a day of Chess. At the first of this years monthly UCU Childrens Chess tournaments. Today saw the younger players looking to qualifier for the Top UK tournament the London Junior Chess Championship.

LJCC Belfast Qualifier was held at Methodist College Belfast on 5th Oct 2024 - Read More…

Belfast Qualifier for the British Open Blitz 2024/25

Belfast Qualifier for the British Open Blitz 2024/25

Belfast runs one of 8 tournaments that allow players to qualify for the British Open Blitz tournament. The top 2 players and top 2 women qualify to play in the prestigious Championship. 17 players gathered at NCIS Pavilion on Sunday Sept 29th to battle to see who would be the top Blitz players and get the lifetime opportunity to play the Countries best Blitz Players in the finals in England competing to be the British Open Blitz Champion.

Belfast Qualifier for the British Open Blitz 2024/25 - Read More…

The UCU Summer tournament awards 2024 and fun tournament

The UCU Summer tournament awards 2024 and fun tournament

On Sept 25th players gathered at Civil Service Pavilion to celebrate the end of the UCU Summer Tournament. The evening consisted of a time based handicap tournament followed by the award ceremony.

The UCU Summer tournament awards 2024 and fun tournament - Read More…

The Ulster Championship 2024/25 at Queens University.

The Ulster Championship 2024/25 at Queens University.

The Champions of Ulster Chess were crowned over the Bank Holiday Weekend of August 24th/25th/26th 2024. Hosted by Queens University. Belfast. A brilliant 3 days of top chess.

The Ulster Championship 2024/25 at Queens University. - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
FIDE RATED Groomsport Winter Rapid 2024 Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024 — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
FIDE rated Ulster Masters 2024 Nov 15, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 — Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion, Stormont Estate (Castleview Suite
FIDE RATED City of Bangor Sam Lynn Memorial Classic: Round 1 Nov 28, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
FIDE RATED Groomsport Winter Blitz Championship 2024 [event 4 of 8 in Gold Coast Blitz Grand Prix 2024/2025] Dec 05, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
Ulster Schools Individual Championships 2024 Come and challenge to become the Ulster Schools Chess Champion 2024. 7th December at Methodist College. Dec 07, 2024 09:45 AM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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