Players of all strengths are invited to submit their games to the Chess Bud Bulletin here.
The schedule is now available as a pdf on the event page in the calendar
Register now to take advantage of early registration entry. https://www.icu.ie/events/1834
Gerry Graham reports on this year's CRH Kilkenny Congress which was a great success.
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 Open 2025 runs from January 2-5 in the Talbot Hotel. The Festival will also feature:
The Leinster Junior Championships 2025
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.
Enter the Gonzaga Classic, 17-19 Jan 2025. Four sections promise close games within narrow rating bands.