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Fingal Open R5 Live tonight, Coaching on 14 Apr
3-10
10-03-2026

Three top games from R5 of the Fingal Open can be followed live tonight on Tue 10 Mar from 7:15pm.

Prize giving will be on Tue 14 Apr at 7:15 pm followed by Coaching Session 4 by Mark Allidine. His talk aimed at junior, improving and more advanced players will deal with "Imbalances". How do you win from a position that appears level at first sight? It will be interactive and will include some sparring.

Problems with the shopping cart
3-9
09-03-2026

You may have experienced problems adding items to your shopping cart. The fix is to wipe the cookies in your browser, and then login again. If you've had problems paying for a subscription or entering a tournament, please email . We can advise you further on how to fix this.

Bangor 60!
3-8
08-03-2026

Congratulations to Bangor Chess Club on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the club's founding in 1966.

See also Tarun's report here.

Éanna March Quad - Next Week!
3-6
06-03-2026

The Éanna March Quad is taking place next week, Sunday 15th March. A great opportunity to play 3 Fide classical games in one day! Enter here.

DCU Open Photos
3-5
05-03-2026

DCU Open 2026 photos are now available here

Damien Lavery RIP
3-2
02-03-2026

We’ve learned of the sad news of Damien Lavery's passing. See here. Our condolences to his family and friends. Damien was a member of Lisburn CC, the UCU and ICU. May he rest in peace.

Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 - Report
3-1
01-03-2026

The Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 took place on Saturday February 28th. Report and prize winners can be found here.

53rd Irish National Club Championship and 2nd Queen Maeve Cup
2-27
27-02-2026
Kavin Venkatesan
Alice O'Gorman
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