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

QUB Christmas Blitz

The QUB Blitz series continued in the Students' Union and provided another night of high quality competition, banter and, on this occasion, no shortage of controversy.

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Queen's on Top

Queen's on Top

The final set of league fixtures for 2008 saw teams at opposite ends of the table meet as Queen's University hosted Bangor.

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Table Toppers Share Spoils

Table Toppers Share Spoils

Champions QUB entered round 4 of the league season leading the table, but it's tight at the top. Only half a point behind the University side going into the fixture were this week's opponents, RVH.

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Lagan Cruise for Queen's

Lagan Cruise for Queen's

After last week's hard fought draw with Fisherwick, champions Queen's hosted Lagan in the Peter Froggatt Centre. The early signs are for another titanic struggle in the quest for the Silver King with Fisherwick, RVH and QUB all looking strong contenders. In seasons like this, every point feels crucial.

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"Big Two" All Square in PFC

"Big Two" All Square in PFC

The latest installment of the rivalry between the two most successful clubs in Ulster chess was played out under the bright lights of Room 109 in the Peter Froggatt Centre. QUB and Fisherwick locked horns for the first time this season, with memories of recent encounters still vivid in the memory.

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The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay July 30th 2026. ( FIDE rated) Rapidplay tournament at Citi Offices on Thursday 30th July Round 1 starts at 7:30pm. All monies being dona... Jul 30, 2026 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — Citi, Gateway Offices, 60 Sydenham Rd, Belfast BT3 9DP.
FIDE RATED Bangor City Centre Summer Weekday Classic 2026 3 day mid-week event: Rounds each day at at 10:00 to 13:00 and 13:45 to 16:45 Tuesday 18 August 2026 Wednesday 19 Aug... Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:45 PM — Marquis hall, Castle Park, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
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