Upcoming Events
Eanna Christmas Rapid
15 Dec 2024
Two tournaments - U14 in the morning (10:30) and Open in the evening (16:00)
LCU Annual Christmas Blitz 2024
17 Dec 2024
The Leinster Chess Union's Annual Christmas Blitz will take place on Tuesday 17th December with an 8.15pm start. The venue is the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5 (Home of the Elm Mount Chess Club). Entry fee is €8 and lots of prizes and fun guaranteed. Hot food is also provided at the conclusion of the event. Entries can also be accepted on the night.
Drogheda Super Rapid 2K24 KlimaX
28–29 Dec 2024
15 Rounds, 2 days, FIDE Rated, Time Control: 20+2.
Latest News
The Chess Bud Bulletin is interested in publishing the Games of ICU Members
12-8
08-12-2024

Players of all strengths are invited to submit their games to the Chess Bud Bulletin here.

Leinster Junior Championships 2025 Schedule
12-7
07-12-2024

The schedule is now available as a pdf on the event page in the calendar

Sligo Tournament Early Registration Ends Friday, Nov 29th
11-25
25-11-2024

Register now to take advantage of early registration entry. https://www.icu.ie/events/1834

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CRH Kilkenny Congress Report
11-19
19-11-2024

Gerry Graham reports on this year's CRH Kilkenny Congress which was a great success.

LCU Annual Christmas Blitz
11-18
18-11-2024

The Leinster Chess Union's Annual Christmas Blitz will take place on Tuesday 17th December with an 8.15pm start. The venue is the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5 (Home of the Elm Mount Chess Club). Entry fee is €8 and lots of prizes and fun guaranteed. Hot food is also provided at the conclusion of the event. (see Flyer attached and click here to enter online). Entries can also be accepted on the night.

The Irish International Festival 2025
11-7
07-11-2024
IM David Fitzsimons Coaching Sessions during Fingal Open
11-6
06-11-2024

Irish Champion IM David Fitzsimons will give 5 coaching sessions during the Fingal Open 2025 which starts on 7 Jan. See Details. Early entry by 17 Dec. See 2024 Report.

20th Gonzaga Charity Classic Early Entry
11-4
04-11-2024

Enter the Gonzaga Classic, 17-19 Jan 2025. Four sections promise close games within narrow rating bands.

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