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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
The Monthly Childrens Chess continued on Nov 2nd 2024 at Methodist College

The Monthly Childrens Chess continued on Nov 2nd 2024 at Methodist College

With perhaps our largest no of players the start of the Grandprix series of Childrens Chess began. The monthly series continues in December on the Saturday 7th at Methodist College with the Ulster Schools Championships.

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Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social host Rapid Tournament and FIRST EVER In-Person Blitz Tournament Played on Computers

Belfast Chess Social hosted two tournaments on Sunday, November 3rd, at Reboot Cafe in the Queen's Quarter area of the city. Article and Photos by Peter McGoran.

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Belfast Chess Social - Sunday 3rd November

Belfast Chess Social - Sunday 3rd November

We're hosting two tournaments on November 3rd at Reboot Cafe (opposite MEdical College building at Queens). One of them is a 3+2 speed chess tournament played on Reboot's gaming computers. There'll be a cash prize for 1st and 2nd place. If anyone is interested, they can sign up by following the link on our instagram page

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Upcoming Events
Delancey Schools UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal May 9th Our Monthly Children's Chess Tournaments continues with the UK Chess Challenge Belfast Megafinal Sat 9th May - an opport... May 09, 2026 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Fourth Executive Board Meeting May 12, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
UCU Annual GM Simul with GM Keith Arkell Full details will be updated once ticket holders have confirmed their availability. May 23, 2026 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, Open Door Centre, Bridewell Drive
Mick Germaine Cup 2026 – Junior teams competition A team event for 4 under 16 players. 6 rounds 15mins time control. May 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
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