Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.

The 2021 AGM and Ulster Championships - Weekend of July 24th

We are looking at having the 2021 AGM and the Ulster Championships for 2021 face to face. Over the weekend of July 24th, 25th. Depending on getting an appropriate venue.

The 2021 AGM and Ulster Championships - Weekend of July 24th - Read More…

UK Chess Challenge 2021 Online + ‘Over the Board’ Terafinal !

The organisers of the UK Chess Challenge 2021. For School pupils has gone virtual. Please find details below. Registration is now open.

UK Chess Challenge 2021 Online + ‘Over the Board’ Terafinal ! - Read More…

Winter 2020 Tournament ends with fun event and Closing Ceremony

Winter 2020 Tournament ends with fun event and Closing Ceremony

Monday 29th March saw the last evening of the Winter Tournament with a fun swiss tournament followed by an award ceremony. A brilliant end to 22 weeks of good slow chess.

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Winter Tournament 2020 final results

With 22 weeks of play and some brilliant chess. We have our final round and the results of this years Winter tournament. A fun rapidplay tournament will be run this last Monday of March followed by a Zoom closing ceremony.

Winter Tournament 2020 final results - Read More…

The Virtual Ulster Masters was played on November 21st/22nd 2020

With two sections and some 23 players - the Masters was our first slow weekend Virtual Chess Tournament. With Senior Championship won by Adam Collins and Intermediate won by Andrew Todd.

The Virtual Ulster Masters was played on November 21st/22nd 2020 - Read More…

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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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