Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

With the excellent venue of Queens University, South Dinning Hall. Some 38 players battled to see who would be this years Ulster Champions. The top tournament in the Ulster Chess Union Calender.

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The Summer Tournament Scores after 18 weeks of games

With just 2 weeks of the tournment remaining. The 3rd Week being the fun quickplay tournament and prize-giving. How do players % stand?

The Summer Tournament Scores after 18 weeks of games - Read More…

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College

Startng with the LJCC - London Junior Chess Qualifier on Sat Oct 1st we have one tournament a month leading to the June award ceremony and Elite tournament hopefully to be held at Stormont.

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College - Read More…

Bangor Chess Club AGM and September Programming

On Thursday 1st September, Bangor Chess Club held their AGM and elected a new club committee.

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September FIDE rating report

Lots of opportunities to play in FIDE rated tournaments. Players gaining their first classical FIDE rating. September FIDE rating report by B.Jamison

September FIDE rating report - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
FIDE-RATED County Down Classic 2025 : Rounds 3, 4 4 rounds of 60+30, to be played over 2 Saturdays. Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
UK Blitz Championships 2025 - Belfast Qualifier - Sunday Sept 21st: FIDE Rated An opportunity to qualify for the UK Blitz Championships. Belfast is holding one of the 16 qualifying tournaments across... Sep 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
The Summer Tournament: Last Week: Prize-Giving and mini Tournament The UCU Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months w... Sep 24, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
25th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 6-10 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 25, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
First Executive Board Meeting Agenda TBC Sep 30, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
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