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Season Reports

Articles and Reports for the season
This season's Archive includes material from the Ulster Chess News and County Down Spectator

RVH Handicap Tournaments June-September 2002

These tournaments were organised by the RVH Chess Club on the last Tuesday of each month from April to September. Players were handicapped on a time basis with games being of 20 minutes duration.

RVH Handicap Tournaments June-September 2002 - Read More…

Irish National Club Championship

Queen's University Belfast Staff Common Room: 14th-15th September 2002

Irish National Club Championship - Read More…

UCU October Rapidplay

QUB Staff Common Room, 20th October 2002

UCU October Rapidplay - Read More…

Ulster Championship

Fortwilliam Golf Club, Belfast: 27-30 December 2002

Ulster Championship - Read More…

City of Belfast Championships

Played 29-30 March 2003 at the Queen's University Staff Common Room. Brief report and final standings.

City of Belfast Championships - Read More…

Ulster Team Championship Final

Played at the QUB Common Room, Belfast on 18th May 2003

Ulster Team Championship Final - Read More…

2002-2003 Leagues

Final standings and board prizes

2002-2003 Leagues - Read More…

Sam Cree RIP

John Sloane provides this tribute to his former Ford club-mate Sam Cree.

Sam Cree RIP - Read More…

Williamson Shield

Played 25-26 January 2003. Brief report and final standings.

Williamson Shield - Read More…

News
Treasurer Role Opportunity at the Ulster Chess Union May 13, 2026
The Childrens Chess April Tournament took place on Sat 11th April hosted at Methodist College. An afternoon of fun chess. A tournament and puzzle solving competition. Almost 30 young players gathered to enjoy our mo... May 09, 2026
Bangor club celebrates its 60th anniversary 60 years in 60 minutes. A fun and playful documentary capturing the magic of Bangor Chess Club. Short interviews and eve... May 09, 2026
UCU League 2025/26 final tables and board prizes Report on the UCU Belfast & District League 2025/26 May 04, 2026
Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after March 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Mar 22, 2026
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Upcoming Events
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell Full details will be updated once ticket holders have confirmed their availability. May 23, 2026 05:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
No Summer Tournament - Weds 27th May Due to International Cricket at the Pavilion - there will be no chess on Weds 27th May May 27, 2026 07:15 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
FIDE RATED Aughamullan Rapid 2026 : Tuesday 15 September 2026 5 rounds. Time Control 12mins. Checkin 19:00 Prize giving 21:50. Venue : Washingbay Centre, Coalisland. Sep 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:50 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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