Upcoming Events
Free Simultaneous Chess exhibitions by GM Alex Baburin
6 Jul – 18 Aug 2024
This summer GM Alex Baburin will give a number of free simultaneous-play chess exhibitions. The next one will take place on the 7th of July (Sat) in Sandymount Green from 13:00 to 16:00. If you want to play, come at least 30 minutes before the exhibition begins.
FIDE 100 Guinness World Record Attempt: Drogheda
20 Jul 2024
As part of International Chess Day and the 100th Anniversary of FIDE, the Drogheda Chess Club is participating in a global Guinness World Record attempt for the most chess games played in 24 hours.
The Dun Laoghaire Summer Blitz 2024
24 Jul 2024
Max Entries 30.
The Irish Championship 2024: First Weekender
2–4 Aug 2024
5-round, FIDE rated Open Event. Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 second increment from move 1.
Latest News
FIDE 100 Guinness World Record Attempt: Drogheda
7-14
14-07-2024

Guinness World Records Logo for FIDE 100 Record Attempt in Drogheda
On July 20th, as part of International Chess Day and the 100th Anniversary of FIDE, the Drogheda Chess Club is participating in a global Guinness World Record attempt for the most chess games played in 24 hours.

All are welcome to come along and join in on the fun! Enter here.

2024 Glorney Cup -University of Hull, UK - 1 place is available
7-11
11-07-2024

2024 Glorney Cup. 1 place available in U14/U12 sections. Contact - [email protected]

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The 20th Gonzaga Charity Classic 2025
7-6
06-07-2024

The 20th Gonzaga Charity Classic 2025 will take place from 17-19 January. In 20 years, the event has raised over €50k for charity. Enter here.

Kids' Online Seminar Series this July & August with IM Mark Quinn
7-5
05-07-2024

Chess Bud online Seminar Series for Kids rated 1000-1800 Elo. Details are available here.

The Irish Women's Championships 2024
7-3
03-07-2024

The Irish Women's Chess Championship 2024 will take place from August 16-18 in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Dublin. Enter here.

Ireland's Newest International Master
7-2
02-07-2024

Tom O'Gorman made his 3rd IM Norm in the Arona International Chess Festival which means he will become Ireland's 11th International Master. Well done, Tom!

Tom O'Gorman at Irish 2019

Dun Laoghaire Summer Blitz 2024
7-1
01-07-2024

The Dun Laoghaire Summer Blitz 2024 on Wed July 24th is now open for entries here.

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