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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Chess Arbiter Training Programme 2019: Progress Report

Chess Arbiter Training Programme 2019: Progress Report

Ulster Chess Union Tournament Director Brendan Jamison introduced a 12 month Arbiter Training Course at the beginning of January 2019. 8 UCU members signed up. How are they progressing....

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 Tournament Report for City of Belfast Championships 2019

Tournament Report for City of Belfast Championships 2019

Held at The Pavilion, part of the Stormont Estate and location of the NICS chess club, the City of Belfast Championships were a terrific bank holiday weekend of chess. Some enjoyed playing on home turf, while others travelled a great distance to participate; Nikolai Dimitrov took the train all the way from Dublin! Report By Ciaran Rowan, Assistant Arbiter

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Enniskillen Rapidplay Championships 2019

Enniskillen Rapidplay Championships 2019

Some brilliant chess at the fantastic location of Lough Erne Resort on Saturday 18th May.

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Ross Harris awarded National Arbiter title

Ross Harris awarded National Arbiter title

Our second National Arbiter - Ross Harris was awarded the title after completing the training and gaining two Arbiter norms.

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Ulster Chess Union AGM - candidates standing for the Board

The AGM is being held at the Civil Service Pavilion Saturday 25th May. The current candidates for the board.

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FIDE-RATED Bangor Tony Beckett Memorial Blitz 2024 Apr 25, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
The Summer Tournament begins Weds 1st May at Civil Service The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 1st May 2024 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion a... May 01, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
City of Belfast 2024 May 4th-6th Bank Holiday Weekend 6 rounds over 3 days. At the Civil Service Pavilion. May 04, 2024 - May 06, 2024 — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Delancey Schools UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Our Monthly Children's Chess Tournaments continues with the UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Sat 11th May - an oppor... May 11, 2024 09:45 AM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Lisburn Chess Club City Championship 6 Round FIDE Classical Tournament May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street, Lisburn
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