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January starts with fun chess played at Methodist College.

January starts with fun chess played at Methodist College.

The second Childrens Chess tournament was held on Saturday 15th January at Methodist College.

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Ethan Cole 9 years old becomes Ulster Schools Champion 2021/22

Ethan Cole 9 years old becomes Ulster Schools Champion 2021/22

The Schools Ulster Individual Championships took place at Methodist College on Saturday 11th December. 24 players gathered to see who would battle to become an Ulster Champion for their age group and who would be win and become The Ulster Champion and the Girls Ulster Champion.

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Alan Burns series of tournaments started on Sunday 5th December 2021

Alan Burns series of tournaments started on Sunday 5th December 2021

Its so good to have chess face to face and to be able to continue with our regular tournaments. The Alan Burns is a fun set of 4 tournaments. Held on Sunday afternoons. This Sunday saw a very strong section with some of Ulsters Top Players and some of its youngest.

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Novembers Childrens Chess 2021 took place on Saturday 6th November

Novembers Childrens Chess 2021 took place on Saturday 6th November

Youngsters gathered at Methodist College from as far afield as Dublin. For a Chess filled afternoon. With a chess tournament and 22 puzzles to solve.

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Lisburn Goes From Strength to Strength

Lisburn Goes From Strength to Strength

Lisburn Chess Club leads the way in Ulster Chess with their exciting and innovative projects.

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First Ladies Day event behind us

First Ladies Day event behind us

On Sunday 21st November, the Ulster Chess Union held a women's only event at Greenisland FC Chess.

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Bangor Rapid Championship 2021 November 18th

Bangor Rapid Championship 2021 November 18th

Players gathered in Bangor for another brilliant event organised by Bangor Club with the assistance of Rebecca McClurg and Brendan Jamison.

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Greenisland FC getting busy!

Greenisland FC getting busy!

Greenisland FC Chess ran a couple of competitions at the start of November and we have all the details

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UCU documents and membership information

UCU documents and membership information

New website section specifically dedicated to UCU documents and membership information coming soon

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News of upcoming events

News of upcoming events

The chess Calendar for the next few weeks is full of Chess activity. Including the Ulster Masters at Queen's University over Friday 14th - Sunday 16th November. Five rounds of slow chess - face to face! FIDE rated.

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The league 2021 week2 - Civil Service plays another two matches

The league 2021 week2 - Civil Service plays another two matches

How did week 2 go. What are the standings after 2 weeks? and a big thankyou to Queens Chess Club and The Strand Chess Club for sharing rooms with other clubs to facilitate the league.

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Anjali Singh (Ulster Girls Champion) discusses chess at QFT with Mark Kermode.

Anjali Singh (Ulster Girls Champion) discusses chess at QFT with Mark Kermode.

The QFT on October 30th had an evening with Mark Kermonde. His film for the evening was "Queen of Katwe" about a young Ugandan Girl's passion for Chess.

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Lisburn Chess Rooms - the Grand Opening

Lisburn Chess Rooms - the Grand Opening

Opening officially to all at midday the 6th November (Saturday) at 60-62 Longstone Street.

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The league has started Week 1 - Civil Service two teams get their first matches

The league has started Week 1 - Civil Service two teams get their first matches

Many thanks to League director Ross Harris and assistant Chris Dorrian. We have face to face matches. With players who havent played face to face for sometime able to enjoy slow focused chess. Yipeee!

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Bangor Blitz Championship 2021 - results and photos

Bangor Blitz Championship 2021 - results and photos

Bangor held yet another brilliant tournament. A big thanks to Brendan Jamison. Who has run so many tournaments outdoor and indoor in these difficult times. Dont forget : Spaces are filling up quickly for the next FIDE-rated event in Bangor, a rapid tournament from 7-10pm on Thursday 18th November.

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Civil Service Chess Club run fun Active and Problem Solving Competition

Civil Service Chess Club run fun Active and Problem Solving Competition

A week before the league begins and NICS held a fun active with the extra challenge of a problem solving competition.

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Ladies Day at Greenisland FC Chess 21st November

Ladies Day at Greenisland FC Chess 21st November

First event in the series (or so we hope)! Greenisland FC Chess is hosting this event on Sunday 21st November 2021

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GFC Chess Children's Blitz

GFC Chess Children's Blitz

Greenisland FC Chess Club hosted another tournament for its burgeoning youth membership on Friday 22nd October.

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Holywood Blitz Championships - 26 October 2021 - Results

Holywood Blitz Championships - 26 October 2021 - Results

The New Club at Holywood ran a competition. With two sections and Senior and Junior and some 17 players. Photos and results.

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The Summer Tournament Awards and Fun QuickplayTournament

The Summer Tournament Awards and Fun QuickplayTournament

With the last wednesday 29th of September 2021 we have the Summer Tournament Awards and Quickplay time handicap tournament.

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