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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Everyone enjoyed the open air chess blitz at Whitehead Railway Museum. Sat 3rd Oct 2020

Everyone enjoyed the open air chess blitz at Whitehead Railway Museum. Sat 3rd Oct 2020

Steam Trains and Chess - what a brilliant mix. Brendan Jamison organised with Chris Dorrian who arranged the venue and help setup with Edward Hanzharov. The Whitehead Railway Museum provided a covered outside set of table - many thanks.

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Outdoor Autumn Blitz Chess Championship at Stormont Estate, Belfast

Outdoor Autumn Blitz Chess Championship at Stormont Estate, Belfast

Another brilliant outdoor event was held on Saturday morning 19th Sept. 2020. Report by Tournament Organiser Brendan Jamison, National Arbiter.

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Reminder - UCU Board meeting 19th Sept 6:30pm on Zoom.

Reminder - UCU Board meeting 19th Sept 6:30pm we are holding a virtual meeting due to the Covid Virus. See details for the agenda.

Reminder - UCU Board meeting 19th Sept 6:30pm on Zoom. - Read More…

UCU Board extends UCU membership and Club affiliations

With the unusual circumstances with Covid - the feeling with the Board is that indoors face to face chess is unlikely in the near future. And accordingly has decided to extend current UCU membership to the new Chess Year 2020-21.

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