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Information and catalogues from the various contributions to our archive. Recent years are made up mostly of articles posted on this site by members but earlier years came from different sources.
Ulster Chess News

Ulster Chess News

In 1999, as the new millennium approached, David McAlister began to publish the quarterly Ulster Chess News through his personal website. For the next few years, he documented the local chess scene.

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Chess Notes by Rookie

Chess Notes by Rookie

Between 1983 and 1990, a weekly column was published in the Irish News with the byline of Rookie

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UCU Yearbook

UCU Yearbooks published from 1989 for about 10 years

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Spectactor

Spectactor

Weekly chess reports published in the "County Down Spectator" and its sister title "The Newtownards Chronicle"

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News
Summer tournament ends with Awards and fun tournament. The UCU summer tournament ended on the evening of 30th Sept. The last weds in Sept. We had a 5 round rapidplay handicap ... Oct 13, 2026
Youngsters gather at Methodist College to play the 1st Monthly Chess Tournament - The Belfast LJCC Qualifier. On Saturday Oct. 3rd 2026. The Belfast LJCC (London Junior Chess Championship) Qualifier was held at Methodist College. ... Oct 10, 2026
FIDE National Arbiters Course The UCU will pay the National Arbiters Course fees of €80 and up to €100 travel expenses for up to five interested U... Oct 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of David Seaby. David Seaby passed peacefully on 30 Sept 2026 surrounded by family. David will be greatly missed in the Ulster Chess wor... Oct 09, 2026
Upcoming FIDE chess events across Northern Ireland: October 2026 Chief Arbiter for all events: Brendan Jamison fidechessni@gmail.com Remember to register before we hit max capacity! Brendan continues to provide brilliant opportunities to play Chess and get FIDE rated. Lots of dates in October. Take th... Oct 03, 2026
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