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A late report on the Ulster Masters Nov 2021
A new venue and face to face playing continues for Ulster Chess with the Ulster Masters 2021 held at Queens University Belfast on November 12th-14th. With players travelling from Dublin to play.
March Madness Grand Prix Tournament at GFC Chess
On Mondays 28th February, 14th March and the 28th March GFC Chess will be hosting three tournaments that will make up the March Madness Grand Prix Tournament.
January starts with fun chess played at Methodist College.
The second Childrens Chess tournament was held on Saturday 15th January at Methodist College.
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.
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.
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.
Lisburn Goes From Strength to Strength
Lisburn Chess Club leads the way in Ulster Chess with their exciting and innovative projects.
First Ladies Day event behind us
On Sunday 21st November, the Ulster Chess Union held a women's only event at Greenisland FC Chess.
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.
Greenisland FC getting busy!
Greenisland FC Chess ran a couple of competitions at the start of November and we have all the details
UCU documents and membership information
New website section specifically dedicated to UCU documents and membership information coming soon
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.
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.
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.
Lisburn Chess Rooms - the Grand Opening
Opening officially to all at midday the 6th November (Saturday) at 60-62 Longstone Street.
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!
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.
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.
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
GFC Chess Children's Blitz
Greenisland FC Chess Club hosted another tournament for its burgeoning youth membership on Friday 22nd October.
