Current news in Ulster Chess

The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report

By Brendan Jamison Congratulations to 7 more players making a FIDE rating debut

February 2025 FIDE NI Rating Report - Read More…

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.

Childrens Chess Grand-prix standings after the first 2 competitions. - Read More…

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.

Chess Activities in Ulster to watch out for. - Read More…

The new year kicked off with the Williamson 2025. 17th - 19th January 2025

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.

The new year kicked off with the Williamson 2025. 17th - 19th January 2025 - Read More…

The Monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments continued on Sat 11th January at Methodist College

The Monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments continued on Sat 11th January at Methodist College

29 young players came together to play and enjoy an afternoon of chess with a 6 round tournament and challenging puzzle competition.

The Monthly Childrens Chess Tournaments continued on Sat 11th January at Methodist College - Read More…

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FIDE RATED Blitzmania 2: City of Bangor Chess Club 10 Round FIDE Blitz. Time Control 5+0. Feb 14, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County
FIDE RATED Groomsport Classic 2025 Rds 2-4 Number of Rounds: 4 Rd2-R4 15 February 2025 10:00am - 7:30pm Feb 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM — Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED NI Gold Coast Team Classic League Round 4 - 27 February 2025 Entire teams can enter or individuals from other clubs are welcome to play and you will be placed in a team. The format... Feb 27, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Bangor City Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
FIDE RATED Blitzmania 3: 28th February Blitz 7:30pm Start : 10 Rounds : Time Control: 5+0 : City of Bangor International Chess Club. Feb 28, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
FIDE RATED Ulster Rapid Championship 2025 Saturday 1 March 2025, City of Bangor International Chess Club, 6 rounds Time control 25+0 Mar 01, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM — City of Bangor Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street Groomsport
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