UCN Articles

All Ulster Chess News articles; David McAlister published his quarterly review on local chess from 1999 until 2006 after which issues were less frequent

Preliminary Rounds

The 2002 edition of the Ulster Team Championship, better known as the KO Cup, got under way on Sunday 14th April at the Queen's University Staff Common Room.

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KO Cup and Plate Finals

Played 12th May 2002 at the QUB Staff Common Room

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RVH Handicap Tournaments

Report on the first two tournaments in the series.

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UCU Summer Tournament 2000

This go-as-you-please tournament was held as usual over the summer months at Civil Service Chess Club.

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Target Recruitment in major sponsoship boost for Ulster chess

At the annual Ulster Chess Union Prizegiving on 27 September 2000 at the Civil Service Chess Club UCU President Tony Beckett announced a major boost for Ulster chess.

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Williamson Shield and Henderson Cup 2000 Report

The Williamson Shield was played on the 30th September and 1st October at the Staff Common Room, Queen's University, Belfast.

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UCU Active Tournament, Belfast, 29 October 2000

This rapidplay event was played in 3 all-play-all graded sections. Time limit was half an hour for each player.

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Ulster Championship Report

Among the 16 players competing for the title of Ulster chess champion included three players making a welcome return to Ulster chess.

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UCU Belfast and District Leagues

Season 2000-2001 Final Standings compiled by David Houston.

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News
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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