One week left to enter the Gens Una Sumus Rapid Tournament held in Blanchardstown on Sun 11 Jan. The Junior event starts at 1 pm and the Open at 5:40 pm. Entry is €20 for one or €30 for both. FIDE rated. Come and join the fun! :-)
Enter early for the 21st Gonzaga Chess Classic 2026 to avail of discounts, great value currently. All profits to charity. Four sections for close games. Challengers is ideal for beginners and unrated players. Convenient location and parking. More Details.
The equipment program for members, clubs and development continues with a new 2026 price list.
To order see here.
The Drogheda Super Rapid 2K25 KlimaX recently took place recently from the 27th to the 28th of December. The full report is now available here.
Happy new year to everybody. Even during the holiday period our web team have been improving the site. Many thanks to Ben Murray, Shane Corry, Vitalii Salmin and Yubo Wang for all their help in the last year.
The latest update should make the site easier to use on phones.
The ICU new year events 2026 will conclude with an 11 round fide rated blitz, enter here: ICU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026 - BLITZ
Enter by Friday 2 Jan for the 3rd Fingal Open Championships in Skerries and nearby clubs, after which pairings will be done. PAIRINGS DONE Sat 3 Jan at 10 pm. It runs from 6 Jan - 10 Mar 2026, with small sections of closely matched players to provide compeditive games in pleasant conditions, with coaching between rounds. See Details including last year's report.
Online entry for ICU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026 - OPEN AND 50/65 IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS and Leinster Junior Championships 2026 remains open.
