Current news in Ulster Chess

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

City of Bangor Congress Report

The Congress was held on Saturday 3rd September. It was a FIDE rated 6-round event.

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The City of Belfast 2022 report and results

The City of Belfast 2022 report and results

A little late. A report on the City Of Belfast 2022 which took place 17th - 19th June at the Pavilion. Some 24 players played in one section.

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The Summer Chess School the final event of the Childrens Chess year.

The Summer Chess School the final event of the Childrens Chess year.

The timetable of chess events finishing with a 3 day summer school Weds August 10th to 12th 2022. At the excellent Council Run Bowling Hall at Ormeau Park.

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UCU Summer School places/British Blitz Belfast Qualifier/Ulster Championships (inc. Entry list)

UCU Summer School places/British Blitz Belfast Qualifier/Ulster Championships (inc. Entry list)

There are still a few places for the UCU Summer School Weds 10th, Thurs 11th, Fri 12th August. The UK Blitz Open Belfast Qualifier is on Sunday 4th Sept. The Ulster Championships are on 27th/28th/29th August at QUB - Current entry list. We have Thomas Donaldson playing in the British Championships starting 13th August.

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FIDE U1800 Newry Summer Classic - Sunday 14th August

FIDE U1800 Newry Summer Classic - Sunday 14th August

Some 32 players gathered in Newry at the Sticky Fingers Art Centre to play in the FIDE rated event organised by Brendan Jamison.

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Upcoming Events
Sam Lynn Memorial Classic Round 3 Nov 30, 2023 07:45 PM - 09:45 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, Co Down
Ulster Schools Individual Championships 2023 Come and challenge to become the Ulster Schools Chess Champion 2023. Dec 02, 2023 09:45 AM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Omagh Rapidplay Championship 2023 Dec 02, 2023 10:45 AM - 05:30 PM — Christian Brothers Grammar School, Kevlin Rd, Omagh BT78 1LD
FIDE-RATED Groomsport Winter Blitz 2023 Dec 07, 2023 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, Groomsport
FIDE-RATED City of Bangor End of Year Rapid 2023 Dec 21, 2023 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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