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

Glorney and Faber Cups 2000

These prestigious international junior competitions are being held in Dublin this summer.

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McMaster Matchplay

Richard McMaster had the idea of bringing together Ulster’s top players in a matchplay format. Originally planned to be run on a knock-out basis, the event was changed into a double round all-play-all. Each player had half an hour on his clock and some hard fought and fascinating chess was produced in what is probably the strongest rapidplay event ever held in Ulster.

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Fisherwick Tournament 1999/2000

This continuous tournament was played on Monday nights at the Fisherwick Club throughout the winter and finished on the 10th April.

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Irish Senior Championship

Limerick, 22-30 April 2000: 9 Round Swiss: 12 Competitors.

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U.C.U. Grading List: Easter 2000

This list, dated 6th May 2000, covers Ulster Senior, Intermediate and Junior championships, League fixtures, KO Cup and Plate to date, City of Belfast tournament, Ulster Open and Fisherwick competition. Only players who have played rated games since the previous list are included below.

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Ulster Bank Tournament

9-11 June 2000. Organised by the City of Derry Chess Club.

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Ulster Chess Union - Welsh Chess Union

Friendly Match played at Bridgend on the weekend of 27th-28th October 2001.

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Target Recruitment Open 30 March-1 April 2001

2 Grand Masters, 2 International Masters, 2 FIDE Masters competed in the Masters

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RVH Handicap Tournaments June-September 2002

These tournaments were organised by the RVH Chess Club on the last Tuesday of each month from April to September. Players were handicapped on a time basis with games being of 20 minutes duration.

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UCU League 2025/26 final tables and board prizes Report on the UCU Belfast & District League 2025/26 May 04, 2026
Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after March 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Mar 22, 2026
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UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell Full details will be updated once ticket holders have confirmed their availability. May 23, 2026 05:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
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