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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Chess Masterclass at Lisburn!

Chess Masterclass at Lisburn!

Lisburn Chess Club is proud to announce a new series starting in March - Chess Masterclass

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Mark Seidman awarded Honorary Membership of Bangor Chess Club

Mark Seidman awarded Honorary Membership of Bangor Chess Club

On Friday 25th February 2022, the committee members of Bangor Chess Club voted unanimously to award Honorary Membership to Mark Seidman.

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Februarys Childrens Chess 2022

Februarys Childrens Chess 2022

The monthly series of Chess tournaments continued at Methodist College, Belfast on Saturday 12th February 2022.

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Tournament Reports: Groomsport Blitz & Holywood Rapid

Tournament Reports: Groomsport Blitz & Holywood Rapid

On Thursday 17th February, Bangor Chess Club held their annual Groomsport Blitz Championship and the Holywood Rapid Championship took place Tuesday 22nd February.

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Tournament Report - Holywood Blitz Championship 2022

Tournament Report - Holywood Blitz Championship 2022

On Tuesday 15 February, during school midterm break, 18 players gathered for the 2022 Holywood Blitz Championship

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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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