Current news in Ulster Chess
On February 8th Students gathered at Methodist College to Play Chess.
The annual monthly Ulster Chess Union chess tournaments continued on Sat. 8th February 2025. With some 36 youngsters playing some brilliant chess.
February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report
By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 7 more players making a FIDE rating debut
Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after the first 2 competitions.
After the Nov and Jan Childrens Chess tournaments what are the standings for the Grand-prix. With an explanation of the rules.
Chess Activities in Ulster to watch out for.
There are lots of activities happening in Ulster Chess. With great Clubs like Bangor, Lisburn and Downpatrick running events. And of course the standard Ulster Chess Union annual tournaments.
The new year kicked off with the Williamson 2025. 17th - 19th January 2025
One of Ulster Chess Unions oldest tournaments. The Williamson Shield is always a brilliant tournament. Taking place at the excellent venue of the Civil Service Pavilion. Run by National Arbiter Chris Dorrian. With young promising players battling against top older players it was a battle of the generations. Fantastic to see so many young players.
