Current news in Ulster Chess
An opportunity to qualify for the British Blitz final - Belfast Qualifier Sat 12th Sept.
One of the most pretigious tournaments of the Calender for fast chess. The 2026 UK Open Blitz Championships: Belfast qualifier. Will take place on 12th Sept Sat.
2026 Ulster Championship Crosstables
The 2006 Ulster Championship were held at Blackmountain Shared Space, Belfast over the Bank Holiday weekend, 29th to 31st August. Pending a full report, here are the crosstables for the two sections.
Citi's Annual Charity Rapidplay took place in their offices on thursday july 30th 2026.
This has become part of the Ulster Chess FIDE calendar. All funds raised go to Belfast Citi's charity of the year. This year it is USPCA. A brilliant evening of chess and all for a great cause. We have raised £430 - many thanks to all.
Annual Prize giving at Stormont took place on Friday June 5th 2026
MLA Naomi Long invited top young chess players to Stormont. To celebrate young chess players. With competitions and award ceremony.
Brilliant day of Fischer Random Chess. Ulster 2026 Champion crowned.
On Saturday 13th June 2026. At 10:30am 14 players gathered to play the very challenging and fun game of Fischer Random. 7 rounds at 20mins + 5 sec increment. Many thanks to our new venue: Loanends Presbyterian Church Hall for hosting the event.
