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Celebrating Young Chess talent at Stormont. MLA Naomi Long invites top players.

Celebrating Young Chess talent at Stormont. MLA Naomi Long invites top players.

Our series of monthly tournaments concludes with the top players their parents and Principals being invited to Stormont for an elite competition and award ceremony. This took place on Friday June 13th.

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Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion

Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion

One of the most exciting competitions of the year involves chess with a difference. The initial position of the main pieces on the front row is set to a random position. This means that learned opening theories/lines are challenged.

Ulster Fischer Championships took place on June 8th at Civil Service Pavilion - Read More…

Annual General Meeting 2024/2025

2024/2025 season is rapidly coming to a close and with this comes the announcement of the UCU’s Annual General Meeting.

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Washingbay FIDE Rapid

This week's upcoming event's early entry list

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City of Belfast Winners

Well done to Steve Scannell our champion, and David Jeffers on winning the Intermediate trophy!

City of Belfast Winners - Read More…

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The Summer Tournament (Now FIDE rated) Weds 16th July at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 16th July and the 11th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if arr... Jul 16, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
The Citi Belfast Charity Rapidplay July 24th 2025. (TBC FIDE rated) Rapidplay tournament at Citi Offices on Thursday 24th July Round 1 starts at 7:30pm. All monies being d... Jul 24, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — Citi, Gateway Offices, 60 Sydenham Rd, Belfast BT3 9DP.
City of Lisburn Championship Jul 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Lisburn Chess Club, 60-62 Longstone Street
Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! *FIDE registration of the event is pending.* Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Queens University, South Dinning Hall, Belfast
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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