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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Week 12 and the second week of face to face Chess at the Summer 2021 tournament

Week 12 and the second week of face to face Chess at the Summer 2021 tournament

We had more players registering this week with a total of 10 players playing in beautiful sunshine on the balcony of the Pavilion. How better could you spent Weds 21st July 2021.

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New Social Media organisers : Karina Kruk / Alex Goss

New Social Media organisers : Karina Kruk / Alex Goss

The Ulster Chess Union has new Social Media organisers. Karina Kruk with the assistance of Alex Goss will be organising the UCU's presence on the Social Media apps of the web.

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Summer 2021 Tournament back to Pavilion.

Summer 2021 Tournament back to Pavilion.

With week 11 weds 14th July of the Summer 2021 tournament we saw face to face chess back at the Civil Service Pavilion.

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8 year old Ethan Cole wins simul at Greenisland FC with score of 16-0

8 year old Ethan Cole wins simul at Greenisland FC with score of 16-0

The recently created Greenisland FC Chess Club hosted its first simultaneous exhibition on Friday 16th July.

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Upcoming Events
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
Third Executive Board Meeting Agenda TBC Mar 10, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
March 14th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Mar 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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