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Malahide Chess Club - Summer Blitz 2026
7-1
01-07-2026

Our summer blitz event is taking place next Monday at 8pm, see here for details. Please note the event will go ahead as planned on the night, it is not dependent on number of entries.

Discounts to 30th June on standard entry for ICC 2026 + Weekenders and Weekday event
6-26
26-06-2026
Churchtown Challenge Cup - entries close in one week
6-24
24-06-2026

Churchtown Challenge Cup entries close 1 July at 1700. If you are looking to enter without a team, contact [email protected].

Selection report EYCC2026
6-23
23-06-2026

The Junior Selection Committee report for the 24th European Union Youth Chess Championship U8-14 has been published here.

24th European Union Youth Chess Championship - Expression of interest
6-19
19-06-2026

Enter here.

Churchtown Challenge Cup
6-14
14-06-2026

The Churchtown Challenge Cup, one of the few team weekenders on the calendar, is coming up on 4-5 July. Enter here!

Discounts on standard entry for Irish Championship 2026
6-11
11-06-2026

105th IRISH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 - DISCOUNTS on standard entry fees until June 30th. Standard entry available until 29 July. Enter here and join the strong field of 22 so far.

Éanna Open All-Play-Alls - Entries Close Tonight!
6-11
11-06-2026

Entries for the Éanna Open All-Play-Alls close tonight at 10pm. Late entries will not be accepted. Enter here.

Kavin Venkatesan
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