Upcoming Events
The Dublin Easter Norm Event 2025
17–21 Apr 2025
A 9-round IM norm event played over 5 days. Round 1 at 7pm on April 17th.
The Dublin International 50+/65+ 2025
18–21 Apr 2025
Lichess: https://lichess.org/broadcast/the-dublin-international-easter-events-2025/round-1/dR44AqLB
The Dublin International Open 2025
18–21 Apr 2025
Lichess: https://lichess.org/broadcast/the-dublin-international-easter-events-2025/round-1/dR44AqLB
The Dublin International Blitz 2025
21 Apr 2025
Blitz at 7:15pm on Monday, 21st April. Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 second increment. Winner will become the Easter Blitz Champion for 2025. Free parking at the venue.
Latest News
Irish Junior Chess video
4-20
20-04-2025
National Arbiters (NA) course PROVISIONAL
4-19
19-04-2025

A National Arbiters (NA) course has been PROVISIONALLY scheduled for September. Express interest here. All subject to confirmation.

Ennis Congress - enter early
4-14
14-04-2025

Enter Ennis Early to avoid disappointment, as numbers will be limited to ensure spacious playing conditions.

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Galway Congress 2025: Report
4-13
13-04-2025

See here for a report on the recent Galway Chess Congress.

Dublin International Chess festival 2025
4-12
12-04-2025

This suite of tournaments kicks off with a rapid on the 18th of April - sign up for the events in the calendar now.

Malahide Millennium Tournament. Deadline for free entry for titled players closes April 13th.
4-12
12-04-2025

Free entry for GM,IM,FM, WGM, WIM, WFM closes on Sunday April 13th. Tournament in the Radisson Blu Dublin Airport Hotel, May 3rd-5th 2025.

IJCC 2025 - Entry now closed
4-10
10-04-2025

Entry for Irish Junior Championships 2025 is now closed.

Rebel Rapid Chess - New Junior Tournament in Cork -REPORT
4-7
07-04-2025
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