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2009 Ulster Championship

Report on the Ulster Chess Union's premier competition. Photos courtesy of Des Forson.

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Hammel Cup 2009

Hammel Cup 2009

The UCU Summer Tournament was hosted this year by North Belfast Chess Club.

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North Belfast Handicap Rapidplay 2009

North Belfast Handicap Rapidplay 2009

After the UCU Summer Tournament ends each year, it is customary to hold the prizegiving the following week alongside a rapidplay handicap tournament.

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Museum Rapidplay 2009

Played 22 November at the Ulster Museum and won by Gareth Annesley. Photos courtesy of Des Forson.

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Ulster Rapidplay Championship

Played at Belfast Boat Club on the 27th December 2009.

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Fisherwick players dominate Williamson Shield

The 2010 edition of the Williamson Shield was held over the last weekend in January.

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QUB March 2010 Blitz

QUB Chess Club held another of its blitz tournaments at a new venue.

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QUB Rapid 2010 report

QUB Rapid 2010 report

On March 20th 2010 QUB played host to Belfast’s richest ever one day chess event, with the Spring sunshine and £1,000 prize fund attracting nearly 50 competitors from all over Ireland.

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Parlour April Blitz Report

Parlour April Blitz Report

QUB Chess brought its business back to The Parlour for another night of bar blitz. The lively south Belfast bar was the scene for a remarkable tournament which was sensationally only decided in the very last second of a play-off for first place. For the sizeable contingent of newcomers and the onlooking crowd this made for a great spectacle, for the regulars it will come as no surprise that the description tells the tale of a Steve “Metronome” Scannell win.

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Results from the 2010 City of Belfast Championships

The Championships were held at the Civil Service Maynard Sinclair Pavilion on 15-16 May.

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2010 AGM Report

A review of the main points arising from the 2010 AGM.

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Ulster Schools' Individuals Tournament 2009

The Ulster Schools Chess Council organised its 2009 Individual Championships at Methodist College, Belfast on Saturday 5th December.

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Pictures from Stormont 2009

Pictures from the award ceremony for the Top young players and a Stormont Elite Chess competition at the Invitation of Green MLA Brian Wilson. An enjoyable end to the 2008/9 Series of Childrens Chess Tournaments.

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News
Summer tournament ends with Awards and fun tournament. The UCU summer tournament ended on the evening of 30th Sept. The last weds in Sept. We had a 5 round rapidplay handicap ... Oct 13, 2026
Youngsters gather at Methodist College to play the 1st Monthly Chess Tournament - The Belfast LJCC Qualifier. On Saturday Oct. 3rd 2026. The Belfast LJCC (London Junior Chess Championship) Qualifier was held at Methodist College. ... Oct 10, 2026
FIDE National Arbiters Course The UCU will pay the National Arbiters Course fees of €80 and up to €100 travel expenses for up to five interested U... Oct 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of David Seaby. David Seaby passed peacefully on 30 Sept 2026 surrounded by family. David will be greatly missed in the Ulster Chess wor... Oct 09, 2026
Upcoming FIDE chess events across Northern Ireland: October 2026 Chief Arbiter for all events: Brendan Jamison fidechessni@gmail.com Remember to register before we hit max capacity! Brendan continues to provide brilliant opportunities to play Chess and get FIDE rated. Lots of dates in October. Take th... Oct 03, 2026
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