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

Irish National Club Championship

Queen's University Belfast Staff Common Room: 14th-15th September 2002

Irish National Club Championship - Read More…

UCU October Rapidplay

QUB Staff Common Room, 20th October 2002

UCU October Rapidplay - Read More…

Ulster Championship

Fortwilliam Golf Club, Belfast: 27-30 December 2002

Ulster Championship - Read More…

City of Belfast Championships

Played 29-30 March 2003 at the Queen's University Staff Common Room. Brief report and final standings.

City of Belfast Championships - Read More…

Ulster Team Championship Final

Played at the QUB Common Room, Belfast on 18th May 2003

Ulster Team Championship Final - Read More…

2002-2003 Leagues

Final standings and board prizes

2002-2003 Leagues - Read More…

Sam Cree RIP

John Sloane provides this tribute to his former Ford club-mate Sam Cree.

Sam Cree RIP - Read More…

Williamson Shield

Played 25-26 January 2003. Brief report and final standings.

Williamson Shield - Read More…

News
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
Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after January 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Feb 07, 2026
The new year and the chess league continues.... Playing chess in a team is one of those joys of chess. You have the beautiful game and the team spirit. Each player focu... Feb 01, 2026
Williamson Shield 2026: Storms, Strategy, and a New Champion A report by Chris Dorrian Jan 28, 2026
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FIDE rated Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2026 Feb 28, 2026 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Women's Chess Day with special guest - WGM Trisha Kanyamarala Mar 08, 2026 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
FIDE RATED Coalisland Blitz Championship 2026 Tuesday 10 March 2026. Check-in at 19:50 The 10 rounds will be played back-to-back from 20:00 to 22:30 Time-control 3-... Mar 10, 2026 07:50 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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