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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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Bangor Classic 2021

Bangor Classic 2021

Run at Groomsport over 6 weekends:Saturday 11 September 2021 to Sunday 17 October 2021. Comes to an exciting finish.

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Childrens Chess is back. With our first event of the Season the Belfast LJCC Qualifier.

Childrens Chess is back. With our first event of the Season the Belfast LJCC Qualifier.

On October 2nd 2021 young enthusiastic chess players gathered at Methodist College for a day of exciting chess. The Belfast LJCC Qualifier allows the younger age groups to qualify for one of the top London Chess Tournaments.

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Greenisland October Blitz

Greenisland October Blitz

A great night of Blitz fun at Greenisland FC Chess Club - for Juniors and Seniors alike

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We're recruiting!

We're recruiting!

The Executive Board is looking for two new officers: Web Editor & Fundraising Officer

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Fruithill Win 2020 Team Rapidplay

Fruithill Win 2020 Team Rapidplay

Fruithill awarded the postponed 2020 Team Rapidplay Championship

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The Summer tournament 2021 is over with award ceremony to go.

The Summer tournament 2021 is over with award ceremony to go.

What were the final standings of the Summer Tournament face to face and the Newman Virtual Summer Tournament (non-UCU).

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National School Chess Championships 2021/22

The top team schools chess competition. The U19 ECF National School Chess Championships 2021/22 is now open for entries.

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Childrens Chess starts with the Belfast London Junior Chess Championship Qualifier

Childrens Chess is back. With its first tournament on Saturday 2nd October 2021. Taking place at Methodist College. A 6 round tournament. Followed in the year with our monthly Childrens Chess tournaments including the Ulster Schools Championship in December.

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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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