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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Celebrating Young Chess talent at Stormont. MLA Naomi Long invites top players.

Celebrating Young Chess talent at Stormont. MLA Naomi Long invites top players.

Our series of monthly tournaments concludes with the top players their parents and Principals being invited to Stormont for an elite competition and award ceremony. This took place on Friday June 13th.

Celebrating Young Chess talent at Stormont. MLA Naomi Long invites top players. - Read More…

Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion

Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion

One of the most exciting competitions of the year involves chess with a difference. The initial position of the main pieces on the front row is set to a random position. This means that learned opening theories/lines are challenged.

Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion - Read More…

Annual General Meeting 2024/2025

2024/2025 season is rapidly coming to a close and with this comes the announcement of the UCU’s Annual General Meeting.

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Washingbay FIDE Rapid

This week's upcoming event's early entry list

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City of Belfast Winners

Well done to Steve Scannell our champion, and David Jeffers on winning the Intermediate trophy!

City of Belfast Winners - Read More…

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The Summer Tournament Weds 17th September at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 17th September and the 20th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and i... Sep 17, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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
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
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