News
UCU Golf Society Inaugural Outing at Ormeau
Successful first outing of the UCU Golf society, but Kelly misses first place at Malahide chess
Hendersons close the gap with a much needed 'lift'
Murphy, Toal and Annesley 'drive' the point home for the RVH Hendersons as they claim the points in a 3-2 win over Magherafelt.
Williamson Shield centenary edition
The Williamson Shield was first awarded in 1912, the year of the Titanic's doomed maiden voyage. The centenary edition of this ever popular chess tournament will be held over the weekend of 3rd-4th March at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion in the grounds of the Civil Service Club, Stormont.
Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2012
This event will be held on Saturday 14 April 2012 at Ballynafeigh Chess Club, Ballynafeigh Community House, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast.
Fisherwick's Second Monday Night Tournament
Monday 23rd January for 6 weeks
Chess Clinic at Fisherwick CC
Monday 9th & 16th January 2012: 8pm-10pm
Web Site Revised
The UCU Website has received a facelift. After several years, the UCU website receives its 3rd design make-over since 2004 when the website was first launched.
First ever Ulster Blitz Championship
The first ever Ulster Blitz Chess Championship will be held at Belfast Boat Club on Tuesday 27th December 2011.
Ulster Masters Day 2
The Ulster Masters concluded on 11 December with Michael Waters adding the Masters Premier title to his one gained in the Ulster Championship. Ross Harris, George Jackson and Philip Morrison took the titles in the second section.
Ulster Masters Day 1
The Ulster Masters is being held at the Belfast Boat Club over the weekend of 10-11 December 2011. Three rounds are being played each day.
New event on the UCU Calendar
The Ulster Masters is a weekend event taking place on December 10th and 11th 2011 at Belfast Boat Club. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fisherwick Tournament starts mid November
Fisherwick Chess Club is running another in its series of 6 round tournaments.
Summer 2011 Civil Service Results
The results after the final night of play. The award ceremony and quick play tournament are on Weds 28th September.
Autumn Quickplay on Sunday October 9th
New quickplay event has been added to the UCU calendar. Details below.
2011 Ulster Championships Day 3
Rounds 5 and 6 concluded play in the Championships.
2011 Ulster Championships Day 2
Play continued at the Europa Hotel with Rounds 3 and 4.
2011 Ulster Championships Day 1
The Ulster Championships are being held at the Europa Hotel over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Entries for 2011 Ulster Championships
So far 33 players have entered the Championships. Players can still enter on Saturday morning and registration starts at 9.30 am.
2011 Ulster Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships
The Ulster Chess Union is holding its Championship Congress over the August Bank holiday weekend.
Chess At Stormont 2011
14 Top young Ulster chess players had their talent celebrated at the 4th Belfast Scholastic Award Ceremony. Hosted by Kieran McCarthy MLA at Stormont, June 10th 2011.
