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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 the opportunity to participate and enjoy chess.

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!

 

Bangor Classic Round 1  Classic    [Part 1 of 5]  FIDE RATED 1 round of 90+0  Thursday 1 October     Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2262

 

Kilrea Rapid Championship 2026            FIDE RATED 9 rounds of 10+5 Saturday 3rd October 2026             Kilrea Townhall Details and entry list here: https://www.icu.ie/events/2295

 

Bangor Congress Rounds 1-5  Rapid   [Part 1 of 3]  FIDE RATED 5 rounds of 10+5 Tuesday 6 October                   Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2258

 

Bangor Classic Round 2  Classic    [Part 2 of 5]  FIDE RATED 1 round of 90+0 Thursday 8 October                   Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2262

 

County Tyrone Junior Championships 2026 Rapid         FIDE RATED 9 rounds of 10+5      ***Also a separate adult section*** Saturday 10th October 2026              Washingbay Centre, County Tyrone Details and entry list here: https://www.icu.ie/events/2257 Open to players all across Northern Ireland

 

Bangor Congress Rounds 6-10  Rapid   [Part 2 of 3]  FIDE RATED 5 rounds of 10+5 Tuesday 13 October                  Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2259

 

Bangor Classic Round 3  Classic    [Part 3 of 5]  FIDE RATED 1 round of 90+0 Thursday 15 October                  Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2262

 

Bangor Congress Rounds 11-15  Rapid   [Part 3 of 3]  FIDE RATED 5 rounds of 10+5 Tuesday 20 October                  Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2260

 

Bangor Classic Round 4  Classic    [Part 4 of 5]  FIDE RATED 1 round of 90+0 Thursday 22 October                  Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2262

 

Bangor Halloween Blitz Blitz                                                   FIDE RATED 7 rounds of 5+5 Tuesday 27 October                  Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2261

 

Bangor Classic Round 5  Classic    [Part 5 of 5]  FIDE RATED 1 round of 90+0 Thursday 29 October                  Groomsport Parish Hall, County Down Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2262 Special Halloween event over two days  All ages welcome. Primary school children/teens/adults.

 

Black Mountain Halloween Rapid                                FIDE RATED 12 rounds of 25+0 Friday 30 October   ROUNDS 1-6                  Saturday 31 October   ROUNDS 7-12     Black Mountain Shared Space, Belfast Details: https://www.icu.ie/events/2337 Entry fee for both days = £18  Players wanting 6 rated games are welcome to only play one day at entry fee of £12

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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
2026 UK Open Blitz Championships: Belfast qualifier We were delighted to host the qualifier for the UK Open Blitz in Loanends, with FM Bodhana Sivanandan among the entrants Sep 27, 2026
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
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