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Its with fondness we remember William McGrattan who passed just over a year ago.

Its with fondness we remember William McGrattan who passed just over a year ago.

William was a much loved member of Bangor Chess Club - Captaining their A team and a key member of the club for many years. His love for the game enthused others to play and he was just a brilliant person to share stories and experiences with. Some photos from his friend and fellow fisherman Richard Proctor.

Its with fondness we remember William McGrattan who passed just over a year ago. - Read More…

Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival.

Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival.

We were honoured to be invited to the EMSONI Festival on 3rd August 2024 and enjoyed Chess, fantastic company and conversation, live music a brilliant day at the Ulidia Playing Fields Belfast.

Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival. - Read More…

The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 7th/8th/9th 2024

The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 7th/8th/9th 2024

In the brilliant surrounds of the Ormeau Bowling Club in Ormeau park we had 3 days of chess coaching and fun. With tournaments, battle chess, team chess and worksheets. Many thanks to the Belfast Council and Damien Cunningham for organising the use of the venue.

The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 7th/8th/9th 2024 - Read More…

Citi Hosts their annual Charity Chess Tournament 1st August 2024

Citi Hosts their annual Charity Chess Tournament 1st August 2024

Players gathered at the Citi Offices on Thursday 1st August to enjoy chess and raise £400 in funds for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.

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Upcoming Events
Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 Sat 27th Dec at Fruithill Chess Club. FIDE rated 3mins + 2sec. 18 Rounds. Become an Ulster Champion. Dec 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
January 10th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 Monthly Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Jan 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE-rated Williamson Shield 2026 Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3TA
Sligo Chess & Culture Festival Jan 30th - Feb 8th 2026 The Sligo Chess and Culture Festival will have entertainment, social, cultural, and sporting activities, chess talks, wo... Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 08, 2026 — Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, Ireland
February 14th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Feb 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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