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GM Alex Baburin's Junior 'Chess Fitness' Online Training camp
1–5 Jul 2024
During the camp we will examine instructive games, tactical motifs, openings and endgames. Students will solve puzzles, play training games and training exercises with a sparring partner. On one of the days they will also partake in a simultaneous-play exhibition against me. Students can attend the camp for any number of days. Please note that this camp isn't suitable for complete beginners as we won't be reviewing the rules of chess.
GM Alex Baburin's Junior 'Chess Fitness' Online Training camp
15–19 Jul 2024
During the camp we will examine instructive games, tactical motifs, openings and endgames. Students will solve puzzles, play training games and training exercises with a sparring partner. On one of the days they will also partake in a simultaneous-play exhibition against me. Students can attend the camp for any number of days. Please note that this camp isn't suitable for complete beginners as we won't be reviewing the rules of chess.
Next Moves in Chess - Clare
19 Jul 2024
If not already, register with ICU [HERE](https://www.icu.ie/items/new?fee_id=1359) then ENTER below.
GM Alex Baburin's July Chess camp
22–26 Jul 2024
Students will learn about the history of chess, chess tactics and strategy and study games of famous players. Participants will take part in a camp championship with prizes (trophies, chess books and medals). Students can attend the camp for any number of days.
International Events
2024 Glorney Cup
23–25 Jul 2024
30th Apr Selection Registration Deadline Kindly supported by the Glorney Bloodworth Trust, the European Chess Union and Failte Ireland
21st European Union Youth Chess Championship
2–10 Aug 2024
Expression of interest by 30th Apr 2024
European Union Youth Chess Championship 2024
4–13 Aug 2024
Expression of interest by 15th May 2024. Free accommodation for one player per category
European Youth Chess Championship 2024
21 Aug – 1 Sep 2024
Awaiting regulations document. Expression of interest by 30th Apr 2024. Selections based on ICU high tide rating.
Latest News
Next Moves in Chess - Summer 2024
7-1
01-07-2024
ESCC 2024 - Irish Juniors (U17-U7) Express Interest before April 30th
4-27
27-04-2024

Irish Juniors' Expressions of Interest for the EUROPEAN SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 (U17-U7) closes Tuesday April 30th. (Note: IRL players should first express interest here.)

ESCC 2024 - Irish Juniors (U17-U7) Express Interest Now!
4-10
10-04-2024

Irish Juniors' Expressions of Interest Round #3 for the EUROPEAN SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 (U17-U7) closes Tuesday April 30th. (Note: IRL players should express interest first here.)

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ESCC 2024 - Irish Juniors (U17-U7) Express Interest Now!
2-9
09-02-2024

Irish Juniors' Expressions of Interest Round #1 for the EUROPEAN SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 (U17-U7) closes this Sunday 11th Feb. Round #2 opens Monday 12th Feb. (Note: European-wide registration opened today. IRL players should Express Interest first here.)

The Dublin Junior Championships 2024
2-7
07-02-2024

The Dublin Junior Championships 2024 will run from 2-3 March in Coláiste Éanna. The event is open to all juniors. Enter here.

Irish Juniors - your opportunity to take on Europe on home soil!
2-4
04-02-2024

The EUROPEAN SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 is now open to IRISH JUNIORS (U17-U7) for expressions of interest.

Mick Germaine 2024
12-16
16-12-2023

Details for Mick Germaine Cup 2024 have been announced. Enter your team here.

Leinster Junior Chess Championships 2024
8-28
28-08-2023

The Leinster Junior Championships 2024 will take place from 2-6 January in the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan. Details to follow with online entry here.

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Lara Putar, Diya Govindaraju
Darun Govindaraju
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Dariy Kelbas
Shreya Yadagiri, Nicole White
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