Events
Site Events
- The Summer Tournament Weds 9th Sept at Civil Service Sep 09, 2026 from 07:15 PM to 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA,
- The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion and lasts until the end of September.
- 2026 UK Open Blitz Championships: Belfast qualifier Sep 12, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Loanends Presbyterian Church Hall, Loanends Rd, Loanends, Crumlin BT29 4YR,
- The 2026 UK Open Blitz Championship features 16 qualifiers in 14 cities around the United Kingdom, with the winner of each qualifying for the Final. The total prize fund for the event is in excess of £10,000
- Sligo Rapid Series - September Sep 13, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Clayton Hotel Sligo, Clarion Road, Ballytivnan, Ballinode, Co. Sligo, F91 N8EF,
- The Sligo Rapid Series & Rising Stars (Under 12) Series is a new five-tournament circuit organised by Sligo Chess Club, running throughout the 2026–27 season and culminating at the Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2027.
- FIDE RATED Aughamullan Rapid 2026 : Tuesday 15 September 2026 Sep 15, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:50 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX,
- 5 rounds. Time Control 12mins. Checkin 19:00 Prize giving 21:50. Venue : Washingbay Centre, Coalisland.
- The Summer Tournament Weds 16th Sept at Civil Service Sep 16, 2026 from 07:15 PM to 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA,
- The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion and lasts until the end of September.
- FIDE RATED Coleraine Rapid Championship 2026. Saturday 19 September 2026 Sep 19, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM — Coleraine Townhall, 35 The Diamond, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1DP,
- Format: Open swiss tournament (one section). Number of Rounds: 9 Time Control: 10+5 Check-in opens at 10:30. Venue : Coleraine Townhall. Deadline for entry Weds 16th Sept.
- FIDE RATED Moira Autumn Blitz Tuesday 22 September 2026 Sep 22, 2026 from 07:15 PM to 09:45 PM — Moira Baptist Church, Henry Court, Moira, Northern Ireland, BT67 0NS,
- Organised by Moira Chess Club at Moira Baptist Church. Number of Rounds: 10, Time Control: 3+2. 19:15 to 21:45. An evening of fast and fun chess.
- The Summer Tournament Weds 23rd Sept at Civil Service Sep 23, 2026 from 07:15 PM to 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA,
- The Summer Tournament is at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 6th May 2026 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion and lasts until the end of September.
- The Summer Tournament: Last Week: Prize-Giving and mini Tournament : Sept 30th Sep 30, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA,
- The UCU Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed. The last weds of the Summer tournament consists of the Prize-Giving and an active tournament.
- FIDE RATED Kilrea Rapid Championship 2026 - Sat 3rd October Oct 03, 2026 from 10:10 AM to 04:30 PM — Kilrea Town Hall, 26 The Diamond, Kilrea, Northern Ireland, BT51 5QJ,
- Check-in opens at 10:10 and closes 10:20 Prize-giving at 16:20 to 16:30 Type: Swiss pairings Number of Rounds: 9 Time Control: 10+5
- County Tyrone Junior Championships 2026 : Saturday 10 October 2026 Oct 10, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 04:45 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX,
- FIDE Rated. 9 rounds time`control 10+5. Venue : Washingbay Centre, Coalisland. Checkin 10:30 Prize giving 16:45.
