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The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026

The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026

Young players gathered at Methodist College to compete in the monthly Chess tournaments. Players of all ages from P2 to Sixth form. From players who are just getting a footing to top players who represent Ireland and could beat most adult players.

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Christmas and New Year sees the Ulster Blitz Championships 2025/26

Christmas and New Year sees the Ulster Blitz Championships 2025/26

Hosted by Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. A brilliant venue and Chess Club. 37 players played a marathon of 18 rounds of 3mins + 2 sec increments.

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One week left to register for the upcoming Ulster Blitz Championship

One week left to register for the upcoming Ulster Blitz Championship

The Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 will be held on Saturday 27th December in Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club. Entry for registration will close Wednesday 24th December at noon.

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Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025

Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025

37 young chess players gathered at Methodist College to compete for the age group titles of Ulster Champion. 6 rounds of chess and a day of solving challenging chess puzzles.

Ulster Champions were crowned at Methodist College on Sat 6th Dec 2025 - Read More…

Lisburn Chess Club shares with deep sadness the news of the passing of young Gopi Marengo

Lisburn Chess Club shares with deep sadness the news of the passing of young Gopi Marengo

Lisburn Chess Club shares with deep sadness the news of the passing of young Gopi Marengo - Read More…

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FIDE rated Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2026 Feb 28, 2026 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Women's Chess Day with special guest - WGM Trisha Kanyamarala Mar 08, 2026 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
FIDE RATED Coalisland Blitz Championship 2026 Tuesday 10 March 2026. Check-in at 19:50 The 10 rounds will be played back-to-back from 20:00 to 22:30 Time-control 3-... Mar 10, 2026 07:50 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Third Executive Board Meeting Agenda TBC Mar 10, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
FIDE RATED Black Mountain Rapid 2026 [event 2 of 10 in art & chess neurodiversity festival] The Chess neurodiversity festival continues. With second exciting event. Venue: Black Mountain Shared Space, 208 Ballyg... Mar 28, 2026 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — Black Mountain Shared Space, 208 Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
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