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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
One week left the league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May.

One week left the league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May.

Easter is coming and the chess continues. With FIDE rated tournaments organised by Brendan Jamison. The League is coming to an end. Soon we will have our annual AGM and an opportunity to celebrate the years chess. What a brilliant year.

One week left the league is coming to a finish. The Summer Tournament will begin in May. - Read More…

UCU Simul 2025 to host GM Alex Baburin

UCU Simul 2025 to host GM Alex Baburin

The Ulster Chess Union is delighted to announce this year’s simultaneous guest will be none other than Ireland’s only Grand Master, Alex Baburin!

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Schools Chess at continues at Methodist College March 8th.

Schools Chess at continues at Methodist College March 8th.

The monthly schools tournaments run by Ulster Chess Union. Continued on Sat March 8th at Methodist College. We had almost 40 students playing top chess and solving some very challenging puzzles.

Schools Chess at continues at Methodist College March 8th. - Read More…

Chess Masters: The Endgame - Episode 1 10th March 2025

Chess Masters: The Endgame - Episode 1 10th March 2025

The BBC brings chess back to television with a new series starting Monday 10th March 2025 at 8:00pm BBC2.

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** FULL ** Summer Chess School 2025 - August 6th/7th/8th Weds - Fri This event is now ** FULL ** The Ulster Chess Union is running a 3 Day Summer Chess School for Children, Beginners to Ex... Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 — Ormeau Park - Ormeaul Bowling Club hall
The Summer Tournament Weds 6th August at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 6th August and the 14th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if ar... Aug 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE-rated Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Queens University, South Dinning Hall, Belfast
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
18th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 1-5 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 18, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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