Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The Annual UCU Simultaneous - Alex Lopez IM scores 23 1/2 out of 24.

The Annual UCU Simultaneous - Alex Lopez IM scores 23 1/2 out of 24.

24 players gathered to play Alex Lopez (IM) 2416 rating. At Queens University. All excited and keen to pit their wits against a top class player.

The Annual UCU Simultaneous - Alex Lopez IM scores 23 1/2 out of 24. - Read More…

October 2024 NI FIDE Rating Report

October 2024 NI FIDE Rating Report

The 1st October FIDE rating list covers Northern Ireland tournaments that were held over the past 4 weeks and were rated on 30 September 2024. Please note, yesterday’s UK Open Blitz Belfast Qualifier will be rated on 31 October. Report By Brendan Jamison

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New BBC Series looking for chess players

Curve Media in Cardiff, an award-winning TV company, is excited to be in the casting phase of their most recent commission, Chess Masters (working title) for the BBC, where passionate and skilled chess players from all backgrounds will battle it out across a series of rapid chess games before one will be crowned the title of Chess Champion.

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Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play.

Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play.

With 3 rounds left - we check the current standings of the Summer Tournament and repeat the rules for the last 3 rounds.

Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play. - Read More…

September 2024 FIDE NI rating report

The 1st September FIDE rating list covers Northern Ireland tournaments that were held over the past 5 weeks and were rated on 31st August 2024. Report by By Brendan Jamison.

September 2024 FIDE NI rating report - Read More…

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Upcoming Events
Fourth Executive Board Meeting Jun 03, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
FIDE RATED Washingbay Chess Club Summer Rapid 2025 Wednesday 4 June 2025 7:30pm to 10pm Venue: Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone,... Jun 04, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2025 7 rounds of Fischer Random Chess, Sunday 8th June at the Civil Service Pavilion. Jun 08, 2025 10:30 AM - 06:00 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
FIDE rated City of Lisburn Championship Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
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