Upcoming Events
Free Simultaneous Chess exhibitions by GM Alex Baburin
6 Jul – 18 Aug 2024
This summer GM Alex Baburin will give a number of free simultaneous-play chess exhibitions. The next one will take place on the 6th of July (Sat) from 13:00 to 15:30 in Blackrock shopping centre. On July 7th and 18th of August Alex will give exhibitions on Sandymount Green from 13:00 to 16:00. If you want to play, come at least 30 minutes before the exhibition begins.
The Dun Laoghaire Summer Blitz 2024
24 Jul 2024
Max Entries 30.
The Irish Championship 2024: First Weekender
2–4 Aug 2024
5-round, FIDE rated Open Event. Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 second increment from move 1.
Latest News
Ireland's Newest International Master
7-2
02-07-2024

Tom O'Gorman made his 3rd IM Norm in the Arona International Chess Festival which means he will become Ireland's 11th International Master. Well done, Tom!

Tom O'Gorman at Irish 2019

Dun Laoghaire Summer Blitz 2024
7-2
02-07-2024

The Dun Laoghaire Summer Blitz 2024 on Wed July 24th is now open for entries here.

Next Moves in Chess - Summer 2024
7-1
01-07-2024
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Malahide Blitz - Results
6-26
26-06-2024
Olympiad 2024 - Selection Report
6-17
17-06-2024

The Selection Report for Olympiad 2024 has been published. See Olympiad 2024 - Selection Report.

Congratulations to those selected.

33rd Drogheda Chess Congress Report
6-14
14-06-2024

The 33rd Drogheda Chess Congress took place recently over the June Bank Holiday Weekend. See the full report here.

Irish Championship 2024: 40+ and 65+ events added
6-13
13-06-2024

A 40+ and 65+ 5 round event has been added to the suite of Irish Ch events this summer, register here.

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