You are here: Home Archives Ulster Chronicles 2017-2018 season UCU Web 2017 City of Belfast Championships 2018

City of Belfast Championships 2018

City of Belfast Championships 2018 - event and photos and news
City of Belfast Championships 2018 from May 26, 2018 07:30 AM to May 28, 2018 04:30 PM NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont,
City of Belfast Championships on May Bank Holiday weekend. Three days of two games a day. May 26th to 28th.
City of Belfast this weekend
This weekend sees the City of Belfast we have some 28 entrants two sections and three days of brilliant chess. Please note there will be road works near the event. Details below. When travelling allow for delays - leave early.
Image roadworks-sunday
roadworks-sunday
Image roadworks-saturday
roadworks-saturday
The City of Belfast an International field and 3 days of chess and beautiful weather
With two titled players from Germany and 4 players from Dublin in the beautiful surrounds of the NICS Pavillion a scene was set for a brilliant tournament. On the bank holiday of 26th, 27th, 28th May we had 3 days of 2 games a day at a wonderful slow pace.
Image rd1-1
rd1-1
Image rd1-2
rd1-2
Image rd1-3
rd1-3
Image rd1-4
rd1-4
Image rd1-5
rd1-5
Image rd1-6
rd1-6
Image rd2-1
rd2-1
Image rd2-2
rd2-2
Image rd2-3
rd2-3
Image rd2-4
rd2-4
Image rd2-5
rd2-5
Image rd2-6
rd2-6
Image rd2-7
rd2-7
Image rd2-8
rd2-8
Image rd3-1
rd3-1
Image rd3-2
rd3-2
Image rd3-3
rd3-3
Image rd3-4
rd3-4
Image rd3-5
rd3-5
Image rd3-6
rd3-6
Image rd3-7
rd3-7
Image rd3-8
rd3-8
Image rd4-1
rd4-1
Image rd4-2
rd4-2
Image rd4-3
rd4-3
Image rd4-4
rd4-4
Image rd4-5
rd4-5
Image rd4-6
rd4-6
Image rd5-1
rd5-1
Image rd5-2
rd5-2
Image rd5-3
rd5-3
Image rd5-4
rd5-4
Image rd5-5
rd5-5
Image rd5-6
rd5-6
Image rd6-1
rd6-1
Image rd6-2
rd6-2
Image rd6-3
rd6-3
Image rd6-4
rd6-4
Image rd6-5
rd6-5
Image rd6-6
rd6-6
Image thetrophies
thetrophies
Image winners
winners
Navigation
News
Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after February 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Mar 08, 2026
New Rapidplay Ulster Champion Crowned 28th February 2026 Fruithill Bowling Club hosted in its brilliant venue the annual Rapidplay Ulster Championship. Many thanks to the Club a... Mar 07, 2026
Ulster Chess Union Mourns the Passing of Damien Lavery Mar 02, 2026
Saturday 14th Feb 2026 and another brilliant monthly Childrens Chess Tournament. Youngsters from all over Ulster gathered at Methodist College to compete in an afternoon of Chess, a swiss tournament an... Feb 21, 2026
UCU Events Update – Remainder of the Season This has been a challenging year for UCU events; however, we have been fortunate to secure arbiters for events held so f... Feb 21, 2026
More news…
« March 2026 »
March
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031
Upcoming Events
March 14th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Mar 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE RATED Black Mountain Rapid 2026 [event 2 of 10 in art & chess neurodiversity festival] The Chess neurodiversity festival continues. With second exciting event. Venue: Black Mountain Shared Space, 208 Ballyg... Mar 28, 2026 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — Black Mountain Shared Space, 208 Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
The Irish Junior Championships 2026 10th May - 12th May, Venue Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Cork, P31NY77 Sections u8,u10,u12,u14,u16,u19 Any opportuni... May 10, 2026 - May 12, 2026 — Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Cork, P31NY77
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
Upcoming events…