Still time to register folks 😄 #mariecurieuk

We are delighted to share we have secured sponsorship for trophies for the first three events in our Children's Chess Competitions! Could be join these sponsors? - Errigal Contracts Ltd - ballymacgsc - @lisburnchessclub Thanks to Lidl NorthernIreland for vouchers for snacks!

Great event coming up in October as part of the new season Grand Prix!

Congratulations to Ethan for a fantastic result at the The Irish Championship 2023 First Weekender Major. From a starting rank of 44, Ethan finished joint first, 5th on tiebreak from a 6 way tie, with 4/5👏♟️🏆🥳

Check our club out on TV this week!! UTV UTV Life

Tonight at 7 - Pamela Ballantine will be joined by chess players Saoirse Rippon and Martin Johnston. Peter Corry Productions and musical star Michael Nevin, will be talking about Les Miserable Belfast School of Performing Arts (BSPA) project. Emma Patterson is in Bangor at Open House. Music from Joanie Madden

We are pleased to confirm the dates of the Newman Hindley Series (Children's Chess) for the upcoming season! Make sure to keep these free 😁 Full event details available on website. Once again, huge thanks to the confirmed sponsors so far, let us know if you can fill the gaps!

And just like that, the Ulster Championships are finished for another year! Huge well done to all who entered, and congratulations to our winners 🏆 Thanks go QUB Chess and Paddy Magee, for another year at this excellent venue! 2023 Ulster Champion - Scott Crockart 5/6!

We are once again pleased to have donated five sets locally to help a new club. NASNewtownards reached out to us before their first club night tonight, where everyone seemed to really have enjoyed themselves. We wish you and your club the very best going forward ♟️

Ladies Day is coming back! First of the season and it'll be held at QUB Sunday 15th October between 1pm and 4pm and it is FREE of charge! Casual chess and chat, a non-competitive chess setting to encourage female chess play in Ulster. Thanks to QUB Chess for the venue!

There are so many great upcoming events, many of which are FIDE rated! Head over to our website for full details ♟️🏆

Newman Hindley Series kicks off another year with the London Junior Chess Championship Qualifier! Today's trophies sponsor: Errigal And thank you to Lidl for our treats 😄

Wonderful to see another club starting outside the Belfast area 👏

We've a busy end to the calendar year with fantastic events (many are FIDE rated, full event details on website). Irish Chess Union

Not too late to register for this month's children's chess competition - the Ulster Schools Individual Championship! Full event details on our website. Thanks to our trophy sponsor this month - Lisburn Chess Club!

Pleased to announce that our first tutor training course in Northern Ireland will be held 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast on Sat 27 April. Details of this and other training courses (for both potential tutors & CPD sessions for school teachers) can be found at: chessinschools.co.uk/Pages/Events/C…

Another month coming, and some more chess for you! ***City of Belfast*** Please note that due to the Belfast Marathon on Sunday 5th May, rounds at a different time. Please refer to the website for full details and allow adequate travel time on the date.

Massive congratulations to our 2024 Senior and Intermediate Champions - Scott & Alwin 👏🏆 With over 50 competitors, this weekend proved an excellent battle for the top spots with over 20 in the top section! Thanks to Mark & Adrian for running the show!

Still time to register for the Ulster Blitz 28th December! Finish out the year in style with what is looking to be our biggest blitz event yet We are delighted to share the Irish Chess Union has donated some DGT clocks as prizes for our under 18 winners 🏆