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

FIDE rating report - April 2023

13 players gained new FIDE ratings in the April list.

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The Grandprix Standings going into the last Childrens Chess of the year

The Grandprix Standings going into the last Childrens Chess of the year

After Saturday 1st April and the final Childrens Chess Tournament we will have the winners of the Grandprix.

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Childrens Chess continued on February 11th 2023 at Methodist College

Childrens Chess continued on February 11th 2023 at Methodist College

February 11th saw top young chess players gather at Methodist College to play some top chess. The afternoon consisted of a 7 round swiss and a brilliant Puzzle Solving competition.

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FIDE rating report - March 2023

15 players gained new FIDE ratings in the March 2023 list.

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Ladies Day with WIM Trisha Report

Ladies Day with WIM Trisha Report

A report by Karina Campbell We were lucky to get back to Greenisland FC Chess Club where it all started. On Sunday 26th February, we welcomed ladies from across Ulster and of various playing abilities.

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