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Belfast and District League

The Belfast and District League has been running since 1893 when chess clubs in around Belfast first competed amongst themselves. Winners of the Senior league (Division 1) are presented with the "Ulster Trophy" at the UCU AGM. The Ulster Trophy is better known as the "Silver King", the original trophy presented by the Belfast Chess Club at the end of that very first league competition in 1894.
B&D League 2014/15
Rules and associated materials for the League 2014/15 season
B&D League 2011
The Belfast & District League for 2011-2012
Belfast & District League 2010
The 2010-11 B&D League season starts in late October. This year it will be run in 2 parts.
Belfast & District League 2009
The 2009-2010 B&D League season starts in the first week in November. After a break at Christmas, Division 2 continues until just before Easter while Division 1 ends a little later at the end of April.
Belfast & District League 2008
2008 league kicks off in the first week of November running until almost the end of April (24th) with a break for Christmas
Belfast & District League 2007
The B&D League for 2007 started on 5th November and continues until 11th April with a break at Christmas.
Belfast & District League 2006
The B&D League for 2006 started on 16th October and continues until 16th March with a break at Christmas.
Belfast & District League 2005
Details of the League: fixtures, rules, etc.
Belfast and District League 2021/22
League rules for the belfast and district league 2021/22
Belfast and District League 2022/23
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The Summer School 2026 takes place at Ormeau Park Bowling Club. August 5th,6th,7th. The Ulster Chess Union annual summer school saw 18 young chess enthusiasts enjoy studing chess for 3 days. That included... Sep 12, 2026
The Civil Service Summer Tournament 2026 has 3 rounds remaining. What are the standings? The tournament will finish as in previous years with an Award Ceremony and fun Rapidplay. Sep 06, 2026
An opportunity to qualify for the UK Open Blitz final - Belfast Qualifier Sat 12th Sept. One of the most pretigious tournaments of the Calender for fast chess. The 2026 UK Open Blitz Championships: Belfast qua... Sep 06, 2026
2026 Ulster Championship Crosstables The 2006 Ulster Championship were held at Blackmountain Shared Space, Belfast over the Bank Holiday weekend, 29th to 31s... Sep 04, 2026
Citi's Annual Charity Rapidplay took place in their offices on thursday july 30th 2026. This has become part of the Ulster Chess FIDE calendar. All funds raised go to Belfast Citi's charity of the year. This ... Aug 23, 2026
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