The Irish Chess Union

The Cork Senior Championship for the famous Plunkett Cup is back for the 1st time since 1992.

Plunkett Trophy

• The format is a 5-round Closed Tournament (Invite Only) - 6 Player Round Robin.

• Expression of interest via link below by 10th August 2026

• There is no entry fee for the 6 players in this section.

Only Players fulfilling the 'Cork Criteria' may participate in this event (birth/residency). - Details

Current Plunkett Trophy Qualifiers as of 4th August

Cork Open

(incorporating the Cork Intermediate Championship for the Michael Bradley Trophy)

The title is being inaugurated in memory of Cork Chess Club Captain and former Chairperson Michael Bradley who contributed so much to chess in Cork and Munster who passed away suddenly in 2025.

https://www.corkchess.ie/newsevents/michael-bradley-rip

• Open: any one can register
• The format is a 5-round Swiss
• The highest placed eligible player in the Cork Intermediate Championship:
  
  • awarded the title of Cork Intermediate Champion.
    
  • receive an automatic invitation to participate in the next Cork Senior Championship for the Plunkett Trophy.

Eligibility

The Cork Senior Championship and the the Cork Intermediate Championship can only be won by players who are either:

• born in Cork and/or
• resident in Cork for at least 6 months prior to the 1st day of the tournament

*Only players meeting the above criteria may participate in the Cork Senior Championship. *

Any player may participate in the Cork Intermediate Championship but the top Cork player will be awarded the title. Co-located events: U10 Rapid Championship | U14, U19 Juniors