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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.

March 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 7 more players who made a FIDE rating debut on the 1 March rating list

March 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report - Read More…

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions.

We have two competitions left. Saturdays March 8th and April 12th from 12:30pm at Methodist College. So plenty of time to qualify for the Stormont award ceremony and elite competition to be held at Stormont in June.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after February and 3 of the 5 competitions. - Read More…

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess.

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess.

The annual monthly Ulster Chess Union chess tournaments continued on Sat. 8th February 2025. With some 36 youngsters playing some brilliant chess.

On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess. - Read More…

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 7 more players making a FIDE rating debut

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report - Read More…

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