The Ulster Chess Union has led the initiative in setting up the North Down Schools Chess Project

As well as this project the Union is engaged in other areas

• Adult chess - the union co-ordinates activity among Ulster Chess Clubs and organises a number of tournaments and leagues
• under the auspices of the Ulster Schools Chess Council, the Union co-ordinates and administers tournaments and leagues for Ulster Secondary Schools including the Ulster Schools Championship usually held in the autumn of each year
• the Union has a number of initiatives for primary schools including teacher training courses, childrens clubs and the En Passant initiative in Derry