The equipment program for members, clubs and development continues with a new 2026 price list.
To order see here.
The Drogheda Super Rapid 2K25 KlimaX recently took place recently from the 27th to the 28th of December. The full report is now available here.
Happy new year to everybody. Even during the holiday period our web team have been improving the site. Many thanks to Ben Murray, Shane Corry, Vitalii Salmin and Yubo Wang for all their help in the last year.
The latest update should make the site easier to use on phones.
The ICU new year events 2026 will conclude with an 11 round fide rated blitz, enter here: ICU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026 - BLITZ
Enter by Friday 2 Jan for the 3rd Fingal Open Championships in Skerries and nearby clubs, after which pairings will be done. It runs from 6 Jan - 10 Mar 2026, with small sections of closely matched players to provide compeditive games in pleasant conditions, with coaching between rounds. See Details including last year's report.
Online entry for ICU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026 - OPEN AND 50/65 IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS and Leinster Junior Championships 2026 remains open.
Register by Tuesday, Dec 30th to take advantage of best possible price. https://sligochessfestival.com/
The ICU wishes members and friends of Irish chess a very merry and peaceful Christmas and a happy and fulfilling 2026 both in and out of chess.
