UCU Web 2016

Contemporaneous articles posted on this site during the 2017-2017 season

Culture Night 2016

Event news and photos for Culture Night 2016

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SummerSchool2016News

SummerSchool2016News photos and article

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AGM2017

Event and news from AGM 2017 and award ceremony

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Bangor Blitz

Blitz Tournament organised by Bangor Chess Club

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Judit Polgar Talk

Judit Polgar Talk

On Thursday 25th May the Irish Chess Union has organised a talk with one of the world's leading female chess players, Judit Polgar.

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Results of 5th Belfast South Tournament 2016-17

This flexible open tournament ,which ended on 24 April, attracted a total of 25 players from local clubs. Prizes were awarded on the basis of percentage of players wins, draws and losses with a minimum of 10 required from a maximum of 20 available games. In addition to the overall Winner and Runner-up prizes, there were Grading Band and also Best Game prizes: Winner : Mikhail Pavlov ( Ballynafeigh) 85% Runner-up: John McKenna ( Belfast South) 80% Grading Bands: Under 1300: Roy Stafford ( Shortts) Under 1500: Martin Kelly ( Belfast South) Over 1500: Robert Lavery ( Ballynafeigh) Best Games: Robert Lavery , Norman McFarland, and Mikhail Pavlov The next tournament for the 2017-18 season will continue with the same format but the tournament night will move from Monday to Thursday.

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Alan Burns Grand Prix starts on December 11th

Alan Burns Grand Prix starts on December 11th

The Alan Burns Grand Prix series kicks-off on 11th December. Now in its fourth year, the Lackadaisical Rapidplays offer the chance for an excellent Sunday lunch followed by an afternoon of entertaining chess.

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Lacksidasical starts the seasons Alan Burns Grandprix

Lacksidasical starts the seasons Alan Burns Grandprix

The first of the Alan Burns Grand-prix tournaments took place on 11th December. With a relaxing time on the clock of 20mins + 5 sec increment...

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Alan Burns Lacksidasical April 2017

Alan Burns Lacksidasical April 2017

With the third tournament the standings are set for the final tournament on April 30th. Who will win the Grand Prix..... 12 players played some brilliant chess.

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Fourth Alan Burns Grand Prix held on 30th April

Fourth Alan Burns Grand Prix held on 30th April

The last of the seasons Alan Burns Grand Prix tournaments run by Civil Service was held at the Social Club on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with the sound of Cricket match outside.

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NICS Lacksadasical 2017 no3

Photos from NICS tournament held on 9th April 2017, NIcs Lacksidasical.

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Alan Burns Grand Prix 30 April 2017

Photos from the final Alan Burns Grand Prix tournament for 2016/17 Season.

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Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion One of the most exciting competitions of the year involves chess with a difference. The initial position of the main pie... Jun 29, 2025
Annual General Meeting 2024/2025 2024/2025 season is rapidly coming to a close and with this comes the announcement of the UCU’s Annual General Meeting... Jun 27, 2025
Washingbay FIDE Rapid This week's upcoming event's early entry list Jun 02, 2025
City of Belfast Winners Well done to Steve Scannell our champion, and David Jeffers on winning the Intermediate trophy! May 26, 2025
The Belfast Megafinals took place at Methodist College on Sat May 10th 2025 The last of this years monthly tournaments at Methodist College. Ended with the Delancey Chess Challenge Belfast Megafin... May 25, 2025
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The Summer Tournament (Now FIDE rated) Weds 9th July at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 9th July and the 10th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if arri... Jul 09, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay July 24th 2025. (TBC FIDE rated) Rapidplay tournament at Citi Offices on Thursday 24th July Round 1 starts at 7:30pm. All monies being d... Jul 24, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — Citi, Gateway Offices, 60 Sydenham Rd, Belfast BT3 9DP.
City of Lisburn Championship Jul 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! *FIDE registration of the event is pending.* Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Queens University, South Dinning Hall, Belfast
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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