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

Boys Brigade Christmas Chess Tournament

Malcolm Adamson organised the Christmas Chess Tournament for the Boys Brigade.

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6th Ulster Blitz Championship 2016 - report

6th Ulster Blitz Championship 2016 - report

The 6th Ulster Blitz Championship 2016 attracted 25 participants this year. In total they completed 216 games over 18 rounds. This time control and style of chess made for another great days entertainment over the festive period and the opportunity to play against a wide variety of opponents.

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Lacksidasical starts the seasons Alan Burns Grandprix

Lacksidasical starts the seasons Alan Burns Grandprix

The first of the Alan Burns Grand-prix tournaments took place on 11th December. With a relaxing time on the clock of 20mins + 5 sec increment...

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Ballynafeigh 1 extend lead with Muldoons win

Ballynafeigh 1 extend lead with Muldoons win

(B&D League 2016/17 Week 8) Ballynafeigh 1's good run of form continues as they brush aside Muldoons 1 to stretch their lead to 13 points.

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Children Battle to become Ulster Champion 2016/17

Children Battle to become Ulster Champion 2016/17

Young Chess enthusiasts gathered at Methodist College on 10th December to see who could be Ulster Champion....

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Upcoming Events
** FULL ** Summer Chess School 2025 - August 6th/7th/8th Weds - Fri This event is now ** FULL ** The Ulster Chess Union is running a 3 Day Summer Chess School for Children, Beginners to Ex... Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 — Ormeau Park - Ormeaul Bowling Club hall
The Summer Tournament Weds 6th August at Civil Service Pavilion Weds 6th August and the 14th Week. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm. Please arrive at least by 7:30pm and if ar... Aug 06, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE-rated Ulster Championships 2025 The top Ulster competition returns to open the 2025-2026 season! Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 — Queens University, South Dinning Hall, Belfast
FIDE RATED County Tyrone Rapid Championship 2025 Wednesday 3 September 2025 Check-in at 7:45pm. The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 8pm to 10:30pm Washingbay... Sep 03, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:30 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
18th Sept. FIDE RATED City of Bangor Rapid Congress 2025 Rounds 1-5 10 rounds of FIDE Rapid play at City of Bangor Chess Club over 2 evenings. 5 Rounds on 18th Sept. 5 Rounds on 25th Sept. Sep 18, 2025 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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