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February Schools Chess at Methodist College

February Schools Chess at Methodist College

The UCU's monthly Schools tournaments continued on 10th February 2024 with 37 entrants and some top chess and brilliant puzzles.

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The new year opens with our Schools tournament at Methodist College

The new year opens with our Schools tournament at Methodist College

The Childrens Chess - Hindley Newman Series of Chess Tournaments continued on Saturday 14th January 2014 at our usual venue of Methodist College - Some 30 young players gathered for an afternoon of brilliant chess and puzzle solving.

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Williamson Shield

Places still available for The Shield

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January 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report

By FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 15 more players gaining a FIDE rating in the 1st January 2024 rating list.

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GM Simul Tickets

GM Simul Tickets still available

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Ulster Blitz Championship 2023 Report

Ulster Blitz Championship 2023 Report

The earls returned, the Neill,s from Spain, GIllen,s from London to compete in the Ulster Blitz.

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A new Ulster Schools Champion 2023/24

A new Ulster Schools Champion 2023/24

On Saturday 2nd December with over 30 players and 2 previous Champions - the reigning Champion and the previous Champion - and youngsters of all age groups we were in for a day of brilliant chess and crowning of Ulster Champions.

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Khanzharov wins Groomsport blitz

Khanzharov wins Groomsport blitz

The QUB player wins on tiebreak after finishing level with Cole and Ramasamy

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Divison 2 Results and table

We have been unable to give you div 2 results. Michael Devine has emailed them to team captains and here they are.

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November 4th Childrens Chess at Methodist College, Belfast

November 4th Childrens Chess at Methodist College, Belfast

The UCU monthly Schools Chess tournaments continued with the Childrens Chess: Hindley-Newman Tournaments. An afternoon of chess games and chess puzzles.

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Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after January 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Feb 07, 2026
The new year and the chess league continues.... Playing chess in a team is one of those joys of chess. You have the beautiful game and the team spirit. Each player focu... Feb 01, 2026
Williamson Shield 2026: Storms, Strategy, and a New Champion A report by Chris Dorrian Jan 28, 2026
Chess Players of Carrickfergus and Beyond! The Ulster Chess Union is delighted to have been contacted to share the details of a new club coming in Carrickfergus. Jan 21, 2026
The New Year - Welcome - and Childrens Chess continues at Methodist College : Sat Jan 10th 2026 Young players gathered at Methodist College to compete in the monthly Chess tournaments. Players of all ages from P2 to ... Jan 13, 2026
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February 14th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Feb 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE rated Team Match: Northern Ireland v India. Saturday 21 Feb 2026 A Bangor Chess Club initiative, celebrating the outstanding contribution that players from the local Indian community ha... Feb 21, 2026 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — Queen’s Hall, 13 West Street, Newtownards, BT23 4EN
FIDE rated Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2026 Feb 28, 2026 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
FIDE RATED Coalisland Blitz Championship 2026 Tuesday 10 March 2026. Check-in at 19:50 The 10 rounds will be played back-to-back from 20:00 to 22:30 Time-control 3-... Mar 10, 2026 07:50 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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