The Drogheda Chess Congress 2026
| Location | St Mary's Parish Primary School, Bryanstown, Drogheda A92 XD80 |
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| Start date | 2026-05-30 |
| End date | 2026-06-01 |
| Prize fund | €3,000 |
| Sections | Thomson Masters (≥1900 Rating), O'Boyle Championship (1750-1949 Rating), Fox Major (1550-1799 Rating), Murray Challengers (<1600 Rating) |
| Contact | Frank Pentony, +353 87 798 7947 |
| Event website | droghedachessclub.wordpress.com |
| Flyer | DroghedaChessCongress2026Flyer.pdf |
| Category | Irish |
| FIDE Rated? | Yes |
| Time Control(s) | Classical |
| Notes | |
FIDE & ICU rated all sections. 90+30. 6 rounds. 10am, 3pm daily. Sat, Sun & Mon (Bank Holiday) €10 reduction for Under 18s in the Murray Challengers section only. Discount deadline for all entries is by Wed 27th May, increasing by €10 after that and a further €10 if you pay on the day if accepted. See Conditions for more information. See 2025 Congress Tournament Report here for a preview of what to expect! |
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