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

October 2022 FIDE rating report - 15 players make a FIDE debut

Report by B.Jamison, FIDE National Arbiter The month of September saw 5 FIDE-rated events in total, 2 blitz and 3 rapid.

October 2022 FIDE rating report - 15 players make a FIDE debut - Read More…

Strand Rapid Championship 2022

Strand Rapid Championship 2022

The Strand Rapid Championship was held on Friday 23rd September 2022.

Strand Rapid Championship 2022 - Read More…

New Tuesday evening chess sessions at Geek Retreat, Bangor, Main Street

New Tuesday evening chess sessions at Geek Retreat, Bangor, Main Street

Another brilliant opportunity to play chess. Organised by Bangor Chess Club’s Becca McClurg (Chair) and Richard McClean (Equipment Secretary) Tuesdays 6-9pm at Geek Retreat.

New Tuesday evening chess sessions at Geek Retreat, Bangor, Main Street - Read More…

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…

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