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Upcoming Events

Dates Event name Location
16–18 Jan 21st Gonzaga Charity Classic 2026

Gonzaga College SJ, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. 		Gonzaga College SJ, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
19–22 Jan Chess for Adult Beginners with GM Alex Baburin
Classical
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23–25 Jan Williamson Shield 2026 FIDE rated

Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast, BT4 3TA 		Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast, BT4 3TA
24 Jan FIDE RATED Belfast Blitz 2026
Blitz FIDE-rated
Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion, Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA, Northern Ireland 		Maynard Sinclair Sports Pavilion, Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA, Northern Ireland
24 Jan FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Rapid Championships 2026 U8-U18
Rapid FIDE-rated
Bangor Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR 		Bangor Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
24 Jan Grandmaster school of chess January tournament
Rapid Juniors only
St Conleths college, Clyde road, ballsbridge, Dublin D04 FT98 		St Conleths college, Clyde road, ballsbridge, Dublin D04 FT98
25 Jan ChessPoint World Cup Style Bullet Tournament
Blitz
Talbot Hotel Stillorgan 		Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
25 Jan ChessPoint World Cup Style Fide Rated Blitz
Blitz FIDE-rated
Talbot Hotel Stillorgan 		Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
25 Jan Munster Senior League (Round 3-4)
Classical FIDE-rated
Mitchelstown 		Mitchelstown
30 Jan – 8 Feb Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026
Classical , Rapid , Blitz FIDE-rated
Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone 		Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone
31 Jan North Wicklow Junior Chess Tournament - 31 Jan 2026
Rapid
Dr Ryan Centre, Chapel Rd, Kindlestown Lower, Greystones, Co. Wicklow 		Dr Ryan Centre, Chapel Rd, Kindlestown Lower, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
6–8 Feb Mulcahy Memorial 2026

Aula Maxima, University College Cork, Co Cork 		Aula Maxima, University College Cork, Co Cork
8 Feb Éanna February Quad
Classical FIDE-rated
Coláiste Éanna, Hillside Park, Rathfarnham, D16 E248, Co Dublin 		Coláiste Éanna, Hillside Park, Rathfarnham, D16 E248, Co Dublin
8–10 Feb FIDE RATED Jamison Chess Academy Classic 2026 (U1800)
Classical FIDE-rated
Bangor Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR 		Bangor Chess Club, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 6JR
14 Feb ChessPoint Duo’s Team Blitz
Blitz FIDE-rated
Talbot Hotel Stillorgan 		Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
15 Feb Belfield Open Rapidplay Charity Event
Rapid
Belfield 		Belfield
20–22 Feb The DCU Open 2026
Classical FIDE-rated
The Auditorium, Education Building, St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, DCU 		The Auditorium, Education Building, St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, DCU
21 Feb FIDE RATED Northern Ireland v India: Team Rapid 2026

Queen's Hall, 17 West Street, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 4EN 		Queen's Hall, 17 West Street, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 4EN
22 Feb Munster Senior League (Round 5-6)
Classical FIDE-rated
Mitchelstown 		Mitchelstown
23 Feb – 5 Mar Chess for Adult Players with GM Alex Baburin
Classical Juniors only
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