Current news in Ulster Chess

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

This years Ulster Championship postponed to February 2021

The UCU board would like this to be a face to face tournament. With that in mind we have postponed this years Championships. We are targeting Friday Evening to Sunday February 5th - 7th.

This years Ulster Championship postponed to February 2021 - Read More…

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 12 - 14

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 12 - 14

How are the standings after 14 weeks of the Summer Tournament and some 70 games of slow chess.

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 12 - 14 - Read More…

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 10 - 11

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 10 - 11

Another two weeks and some 10 games. We are almost half way through the tournament. Players are still welcome even if they wish just to play a couple of games to get into the practice of long focused chess.

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 10 - 11 - Read More…

Dexter Harris helps Ireland gain 3rd place at the Glorney Gilbert International 2020

Dexter Harris helps Ireland gain 3rd place at the Glorney Gilbert International 2020

Junior international teams from England, Belgium, Wales, Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland. Competed online in different age group sections for cups in the Glorney Gilbert International 2020.

Dexter Harris helps Ireland gain 3rd place at the Glorney Gilbert International 2020 - Read More…

Ulster Youngster selected to play for Ireland in Glorney Gilbert International

Ulster Youngster selected to play for Ireland in Glorney Gilbert International

Youngster Dexter Harris has been selected for the Irish International Under 12 Team to play at the Glorney Gilbert International

Ulster Youngster selected to play for Ireland in Glorney Gilbert International - Read More…

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FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
FIDE RATED Bangor Club Masters Rapid 2025 [10 rounds of 25+0 over two days] Open to all players. One open section with Intermediate and Junior trophies awarded for highest placed finish by players... Nov 08, 2025 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
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
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