Current news in Ulster Chess

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

Annual General Meeting 2024/2025 - Read More…

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…

The Belfast Megafinals took place at Methodist College on Sat May 10th 2025

The Belfast Megafinals took place at Methodist College on Sat May 10th 2025

The last of this years monthly tournaments at Methodist College. Ended with the Delancey Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinals. Part of one of the largest childrens tournaments. Qualifiers go on to play in the next phase the Terrafinals.

The Belfast Megafinals took place at Methodist College on Sat May 10th 2025 - Read More…

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FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026 Saturday 17 January 2026. Check-in at 9:45am. The 6 rounds will be played back-to-back from 10am to 1:30pm Venue: West... Jan 17, 2026 09:45 AM - 01:30 PM — West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT
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