Current news in Ulster Chess

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

Bangor Chess Club AGM and September Programming

On Thursday 1st September, Bangor Chess Club held their AGM and elected a new club committee.

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September FIDE rating report

Lots of opportunities to play in FIDE rated tournaments. Players gaining their first classical FIDE rating. September FIDE rating report by B.Jamison

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City of Bangor Congress Report

The Congress was held on Saturday 3rd September. It was a FIDE rated 6-round event.

City of Bangor Congress Report - Read More…

The City of Belfast 2022 report and results

The City of Belfast 2022 report and results

A little late. A report on the City Of Belfast 2022 which took place 17th - 19th June at the Pavilion. Some 24 players played in one section.

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The Summer Chess School the final event of the Childrens Chess year.

The Summer Chess School the final event of the Childrens Chess year.

The timetable of chess events finishing with a 3 day summer school Weds August 10th to 12th 2022. At the excellent Council Run Bowling Hall at Ormeau Park.

The Summer Chess School the final event of the Childrens Chess year. - Read More…

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FIDE rated Ulster Masters 2025 Please note due to venue capacity, entries will be capped at 44. Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Lisburn Chess Club
National Arbiters (NA) Course and Running Live Boards Nov 15, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 — Colaiste Wanna, Ballyroan, Co. Dublin
FIDE RATED Lough Neagh Rapid Championship 2025 : Wednesday 19 November 2025 5 Round 12min each player. FIDE rated rapidplay. Venue: Washingbay Centre. Hosted by Washingbay Chess Club. Nov 19, 2025 07:50 PM - 09:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Ulster Schools Individual Championships 2025 Come and challenge to become the Ulster Schools Chess Champion 2025. 6th December at Methodist College. Dec 06, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Second Executive Board Meeting Agenda tbc Dec 09, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Playback Conference Room, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
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