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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
A late report on the Ulster Masters Nov 2021

A late report on the Ulster Masters Nov 2021

A new venue and face to face playing continues for Ulster Chess with the Ulster Masters 2021 held at Queens University Belfast on November 12th-14th. With players travelling from Dublin to play.

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March Madness Grand Prix Tournament at GFC Chess

On Mondays 28th February, 14th March and the 28th March GFC Chess will be hosting three tournaments that will make up the March Madness Grand Prix Tournament.

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January starts with fun chess played at Methodist College.

January starts with fun chess played at Methodist College.

The second Childrens Chess tournament was held on Saturday 15th January at Methodist College.

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Ethan Cole 9 years old becomes Ulster Schools Champion 2021/22

Ethan Cole 9 years old becomes Ulster Schools Champion 2021/22

The Schools Ulster Individual Championships took place at Methodist College on Saturday 11th December. 24 players gathered to see who would battle to become an Ulster Champion for their age group and who would be win and become The Ulster Champion and the Girls Ulster Champion.

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Alan Burns series of tournaments started on Sunday 5th December 2021

Alan Burns series of tournaments started on Sunday 5th December 2021

Its so good to have chess face to face and to be able to continue with our regular tournaments. The Alan Burns is a fun set of 4 tournaments. Held on Sunday afternoons. This Sunday saw a very strong section with some of Ulsters Top Players and some of its youngest.

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