The Irish Chess Union

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.

Entry still open for the Irish U20 & U12 Junior Blitz championship 2026!

Cork Senior Championship + Cork Open ... Expressions of Interest for Cork Senior Championship close 10th of August

Live onsite commentary starting today for the Irish Championships at 5.30 : https://www.twitch.tv/alicechristina with Will Sidney and Alice O'Gorman!

From 5.30 onwards for weekdays and full games covered on weekends.

Clubs interested in Insurance for 2026/27 under the ICU's Policy should express interest here. Only check "Letter of Indemnity" if you KNOW you require one. We expect to know the new premium and seek premium payments within August.

2026-27 registration is now open.

While noting that subscription rates have remained unchanged for over 17 years, Members should reasonably expect an increase in subscription rates from the 2027-28 season. 2025-26 Subscriptions can still be made until 31/8 for those wishing to do so.