The Irish Chess Union

A National Arbiters course to train NAs will run in Coláiste Éanna, Dublin on 14-15 Nov. See event page for details or to enter. Training in running Live Boards is included or available separately.

Members, please see Details relating to ICU AGM 2026 and note August 23rd deadline for nominations and motions

Registration (https://www.icu.ie/events/2289) closes at midnight. Walk-ins registering on Saturday can play from round 2.

ICU Public Liability Insurance 2026/27: Clubs and Events coverage availability commences on Aug 31 2026. To renew coverage or join for the first time, details are here. To be sure of continuity of cover, clubs should confirm renewal and pay the premium ideally well before but not later than Thursday, 20 August.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE: Payment of Premium does NOT mean cover in place. Cover only upon issuance of cover note. ***

24th European Union Youth Chess Championship U8-14 - U8 Girls,U10 Girls,U16 Girls,U8 Open,U18 Open. Accommodation with full board free for the invited players.

Watch the playoffs for 105th IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/irish-championships-2026-playoffs/round-1/r6X6mu6h/BNVbrepl

https://www.athlonecastle.ie/event/checkmate-an-epic-live-chess-battle-between-the-connaught-and-leinster-sides-of-athlone/

Pairings are published for the ICC Open Weekender and 50+/65+. Late entries, for increased fees, will be paired together. Entry is still open on the event page until tomorrow. If by chance you entered the wrong section please contact the organisers to be moved.