Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept.

Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept.

We had players of all levels playing in an all-play-all Blitz tournament. With the prize being qualification into the UK Open Blitz Championhips. Belfast was one of 8 qualifying tournaments across the UK.

Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept. - Read More…

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

With the excellent venue of Queens University, South Dinning Hall. Some 38 players battled to see who would be this years Ulster Champions. The top tournament in the Ulster Chess Union Calender.

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022 - Read More…

The Summer Tournament Scores after 18 weeks of games

With just 2 weeks of the tournment remaining. The 3rd Week being the fun quickplay tournament and prize-giving. How do players % stand?

The Summer Tournament Scores after 18 weeks of games - Read More…

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College

Startng with the LJCC - London Junior Chess Qualifier on Sat Oct 1st we have one tournament a month leading to the June award ceremony and Elite tournament hopefully to be held at Stormont.

Dates for this years series of Scholastic Chess at Methodist College - Read More…

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FIDE rated Team Match: Northern Ireland v India. Saturday 21 Feb 2026 A Bangor Chess Club initiative, celebrating the outstanding contribution that players from the local Indian community ha... Feb 21, 2026 10:15 AM - 04:30 PM — Queen’s Hall, 13 West Street, Newtownards, BT23 4EN
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
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
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