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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Groomsport Autumn Blitz 2022 - tournament report.

Groomsport Autumn Blitz 2022 - tournament report.

33 players competed in the Groomsport Autumn Blitz, with 29 male and 4 female. Held on Thursday 13th October 2022,

Groomsport Autumn Blitz 2022 - tournament report. - Read More…

On Sunday 9th October, 34 chess players took part in the Newry Autumn Rapid, held across two rooms at the Sticky Fingers Arts Centre.

On Sunday 9th October, 34 chess players took part in the Newry Autumn Rapid, held across two rooms at the Sticky Fingers Arts Centre.

Played over 10 rounds with a time control of 15+0, the event allowed many more players the opportunity to play enough games to earn a FIDE rating. There were two sections, 22 in the senior (rated by FIDE, the International Chess Federation) and 12 in the junior (rated by the UCU, the Ulster Chess Union).

On Sunday 9th October, 34 chess players took part in the Newry Autumn Rapid, held across two rooms at the Sticky Fingers Arts Centre. - Read More…

New Chess Club in Belfast

New chess club starting in Belfast- all ages and abilities welcome. Location: Morton Community Centre, Lorne St Time: Wednesday evenings, 6-9

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The Ulster Masters 2022 will be held at Lisburn Chess Club

This years Ulster Masters will have 5 rounds. One on friday evening 11th Nov and two each on Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th Nov. Allowing a slow time control of 90mins + 30secs increments.

The Ulster Masters 2022 will be held at Lisburn Chess Club - Read More…

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The Summer Tournament (Now FIDE rated) Weds 11th June at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 11th June and the 6th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if arri... Jun 11, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Annual General Meeting 2024-2025 Agenda TBC when nominations and motions are received Please submit nominations/motions by 20th June Jun 30, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Road
City of Lisburn Championship Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
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