Current news in Ulster Chess

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

UCU Board extends UCU membership and Club affiliations

With the unusual circumstances with Covid - the feeling with the Board is that indoors face to face chess is unlikely in the near future. And accordingly has decided to extend current UCU membership to the new Chess Year 2020-21.

UCU Board extends UCU membership and Club affiliations - Read More…

Bangor Marina Outdoor Blitz Championship 2020

Bangor Marina Outdoor Blitz Championship 2020

Tournament Report by organiser Brendan Jamison Saturday 12 September from 10am to 12 noon Players travelled from far and wide to enjoy 2 hours of chess in the sunshine and fresh air at Bangor Marina.

Bangor Marina Outdoor Blitz Championship 2020 - Read More…

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 15 - 18

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 15 - 18

With 18 weeks played and into the last 3 weeks of the tournament - we are coming to the end. How do players stand.

Lockdown Summer Tournament: weeks 15 - 18 - Read More…

TITANIC QUARTER OUTDOOR ELITE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP 2020

TITANIC QUARTER OUTDOOR ELITE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP 2020

A face to face invitational Blitz was held on Saturday 5th Sept. Organised and report provided by Brendan Jamison our fantastic UCU Chess organiser.

TITANIC QUARTER OUTDOOR ELITE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 - Read More…

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Ulster Blitz Championship 2025 Sat 27th Dec at Fruithill Chess Club. FIDE rated 3mins + 2sec. 18 Rounds. Become an Ulster Champion. Dec 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
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