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2013-2014 season

Articles from 2013-2014 season under the editorship of Adrian Donford-Smith

This was a busy year for news items as a couple of regular posters provided reports from league matches and long running tournaments.

The season also saw the rejuvenation of a monthly Newsletter which itself encouraged the creation of regular tournament reports.

ChildrensChessJan2014

Childrens Chess Jan 2014 - news and pics

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ChildrensChessFeb2014

Pics and article of Childrens Chess Feb2014

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Kasparov's visit to Dublin 2014

Kasparov visits Dublin and spends time in a traditional Irish pub

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Bangor vs Ballynafeigh 2

Bangor vs Ballynafeigh 2 - 12th December 2013

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The Eglantine Summer Tournament: Week 17

Only 2 Rounds to go. The UCU Eglantine Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed. Please note the last 3 weeks rules come into play - see below.

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The Eglantine Summer Tournament: Week 18 final round

Final round. The UCU Eglantine Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed. Please note the last 3 weeks rules come into play - see below.

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Childrens Chess : October 4th

The First Childrens Chess event of 2014/2015 season. Have fun playing in a chess tournament , with a chess puzzle competition and informal coaching all young chess players welcome - register on day.

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The Eglantine Summer Tournament: Week 19 Prize-Giving and mini Tournament

The UCU Eglantine Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed. The last weds of the Summer tournament consists of the Prize-Giving and an active tournament.

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News
The Delancey Schools UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal took place on May 9th 2026 This marks the end of our monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments. A brilliant one day qualifier for the prestigious Delance... May 30, 2026
Arkell Put to the Test in Carrickfergus English chess legend pushed all the way as local players claim two wins and two draws in a memorable evening for the Uls... May 27, 2026
City of Belfast Chess Tournament Delivers Drama, Upsets, and Two Champions in a Thrilling 2026 Edition The May Bank Holiday weekend brought six intense rounds of competitive chess to Lisburn Chess Club, as 34 players from a... May 22, 2026
Annual General Meeting 2025/2026 2025/2026 season is rapidly coming to a close and with this comes the announcement of the UCU’s Annual General Meeting... May 22, 2026
Treasurer Role Opportunity at the Ulster Chess Union May 13, 2026
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Upcoming Events
The Summer Tournament Weds 3rd June at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... Jun 03, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2026 7 rounds of Fischer Random Chess, Saturday 13th June at Loanends Presbyterian Church Hall Jun 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM — Loanends Presbyterian Church Hall, Loanends Rd, Loanends, Crumlin BT29 4YR
Annual General Meeting 2026 Agenda to follow post submissions to secretary Monday 8th Jun 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
FIDE Rated Ulster Championships 2026 Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 — Blackmountain Shared Space, 280 Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
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