UCU Web 2018
PortRush2018
PortRush2018 - photos and news
omagh2018
omagh2018Nov event and news
Bangor Blitz Nov 2018
Bangor Blitz Nov 2018 - event and news and photos
Williamson Shield 2019
Williamson Shield 2019 Event and photos and news
Ulster Masters 2018
Ulster Masters 2018- news
Openings Talk Bangor Chess Club dec 2018
Brendan Jamison gives talk on Openings at Bangor Chess Club 20 Dec 2018
James and Geoff receive Life Membership
James and Geoff receive Life Membership
Newry Rapidplay 2019 February
Newry Rapidplay 2019 February
Armagh Rapidplay 30th March 2019
Event photos and news for Armagh Rapidplay -
GM Luke McShane Simultaneous Feb 2019
GM Luke McShane Simultaneous Feb 2019
lisburn competition Feb 2019
lisburn competition Feb 2019
City of Belfast Championships 2019
City of Belfast Championships 2019
ICU2018-19
ICU2018-19 events
Enniskillen Rapidplay Championships 2019
Enniskillen Rapidplay Championships 2019
agm2019
agm2019
Civil Service make early running as new league season kicks off
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 1) Civil Service survived an unexpected setback on board 1 to earn victory against Ballynafeigh 2 and end the first week of the season on top of Division 1.
QUB go top after Civil Service rout
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 2) QUB 1 replace Civil Service at the top of Division 1 after convincingly beating the Stormont side.
Civil Service stranded
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 3) Strand 1 are the new league leaders after a 4-1 win over Civil Service, while Northern Lights and QUB 3 pull away in the lower divisions.
QUB teams lead all three divisions after three wins
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 4) All three divisions are led by a QUB team after some fine performances from the students.
Strand return to top
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 5) Strand 1 returned to the top of Division 1 with victory over Ballynafeigh 2, while QUB 2 and 3 continue their winning ways in their respective divisions.
Ballynafeigh 1 crush Civil Service to leap into title contention
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 6) A whitewash over Civil Service, coupled with two wins in rescheduled matches, have put Ballynafeigh 1 right in the thick of the chase for the Silver King.
QUB 2 demolish B Team to close Division 2 gap
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 7) An under-strength QUB 2 team produced a blow-away performance at the Quakers' Meeting Hall to close the gap at the top of Division 2 to just one point.
Strand gain breathing space as Kelly's Heroes dent Ballynafeigh hopes
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 8) Strand 1 go into the Christmas/New Year break four points ahead as they beat the Fruithill Hawks and Kelly's Heroes claimed an upset victory over Ballynafeigh 1.
Strand 1 start 2019 well as league returns from break
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 9) Strand 1 extend their lead, while Northern Lights pull away in the Strawbridge Cup race and QUB 3 are finally beaten.
Ballynafeigh 1 hunted down by Hawks
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 10) Ballynafeigh 1 suffered another setback as they were beaten by an under-strength Fruithill Hawks team.
Strand 1 stretch lead after dominant performance
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 11) Strand 1's lead in Division 1 stands at nine points after their 4.5-0.5 demolition of Civil Service, QUB 2 cut into Northern Lights' lead in Division 2, and Bangor 2 are the new leaders of Division 3.
Ballynafeigh 1 miss big opportunity to close gap
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 12) Ballynafeigh 1 were held to a surprise draw by a makeshift QUB 1 side, while Strand 1's march to the Silver King continues unabated.
Northern Lights stretch Division 2 lead
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 13) Northern Lights go nine points clear in the Strawbridge Cup chase after beating Strand 2 while QUB 2 were beaten by Bangor 1. In Division 1, Ballynafeigh 1 have narrowed the gap slightly on Strand 1.
Strand 1 come out on top in crunch match
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 14) Strand 1 took another big step towards their first Silver King after victory over their nearest rivals.
Northern Lights clinch Strawbridge Cup
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 15) The John Strawbridge Cup has a new name on it after Northern Lights convincingly saw off their nearest rivals QUB 2 to secure the Division 2 trophy with two matches to spare.
Storm Gareth blows Ballynafeigh 1 off course as he leads Kelly's Heroes to victory
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 16) In a week where the weather headlines were dominated by Storm Gareth, Kelly's Heroes had a Gareth of their own on board 1 as they dealt a hammer blow to Ballynafeigh 1's Silver King ambitions.
Imperious Strand 1 march on
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 17) Can anyone stop Strand 1 from claiming their first Silver King? The answer certainly isn't Civil Service, as they were thrashed 4.5-0.5 by the league leaders. Division 3 is looking a little tighter, as leaders Bangor 2 succumbed to the Fruithill Ravens.
Strand 1 close in on Silver King after week of closely-fought matches
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 18) Strand 1 were hoping for draws between their rivals in their free week to maintain their cushion as much as possible - they got one, as well as a pair of 3-2 scorelines in the other matches.
Strand 1 confirmed as new league champs after win over QUB 1
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 19) Strand 1 have secured their first ever Silver King after a 3.5-1.5 victory at QUB 1.
Bangor 2 seal Division 3 plate as QUB 3 withdraw
(B&D League 2018/19 Week 20) The Fruithill Ravens thought they were still in the Division 3 Plate race after a win over Ballynafeigh 3 - but the withdrawal of their Week 21 opponents means that Bangor 2 cannot now be caught.
Women's Development Programme - Launch Event
The Ulster Chess Union is proud to announce the launch of our Women's Development Programme.
ICU/UCU Summer Open Rapidplay and Blitz
To celebrate the 2019 Glorney Gilbert International the ICU and UCU have organised a FIDE rated rapidplay and blitz.
Annual Flexible Winter Tournament 2018 -2019
This tournament has been on the UCU Calendar since 2012 and is organised by Belfast South Chess Club. After the closure of The Bankers Club in December 2017 the remainder of last year's tournament was held at Queen's University. Thanks to QUB Chess Club we will be again holding this year's tournament in the University. To avoid clashes with other UCU events the number of rounds has been reduced to 16.
Winter Flexible Tournament 2018-19
Tournament Progress report for November /December
UCU Winter Tournament 2018-19
This popular event, hosted by Queen's University Chess Club and organised by Belfast South Chess Club, finished on 8 April along with prize-giving. As with previous years there were prizes not only for the overall Winner and Runner-up but also 3 Grading Band prizes. 2 Best Game prizes were also awarded.
