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2nd Cork Junior Chess Championship (U10)
12–13 Sep
The tournament is open to everyone. The trophy can only be won by Cork County residents.
12–13 Sep
The tournament is open to everyone. The trophy can only be won by Cork County residents.
2nd Cork Junior Chess Championship (U14, U19)
12–13 Sep
5 rounds classical tournament. Open for everyone, the titles can only be won by Cork County residents.
12–13 Sep
5 rounds classical tournament. Open for everyone, the titles can only be won by Cork County residents.
International Events
FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2026
14–27 Jun
Each player (official or additional) and each accompanying person/official
14–27 Jun
Each player (official or additional) and each accompanying person/official
European Youth Team Chess Championship 2026
25 Jul – 2 Aug
Teams consist of four (4) players and one (1) reserve in the open competitions and two (2) female players and one (1) reserve in the girl competitions.
25 Jul – 2 Aug
Teams consist of four (4) players and one (1) reserve in the open competitions and two (2) female players and one (1) reserve in the girl competitions.
European Junior U20 Chess Championship 2026
5–16 Aug
(1) invited player born on or after 1st January 2006 in one of the categories, open or girls.
5–16 Aug
(1) invited player born on or after 1st January 2006 in one of the categories, open or girls.
Latest News
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Glorney 2026 selection report
5-19
19-05-2026
The Junior Selection Committee report for the Glorney Gilbert International 2026 has been published here.
Glorney Gilbert International 2026
5-4
04-05-2026
Glorney Gilbert International 2026 ... #Expressions of interest by midnight Friday the 8th of May
Irish Junior Championships is going ahead
4-9
09-04-2026
While we recognise the potential travel issues , the tournaments will go ahead as planned this weekend.
Extension of Registration Deadline – European School Chess Championship 2026
3-27
27-03-2026
Deadline extended to 15th April. Details and entry here.
FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2026- Selection report published !!
3-15
15-03-2026
The Junior Selection Committee report for the FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2026 has been published here.
Glorney Gilbert International 2026
3-15
15-03-2026
Glorney Gilbert International 2026 ... The ICU invites expressions of interest from players seeking to represent Ireland in the 2026 Glorney Gilbert International.
4 weeks to the Irish Junior Championships 2026 - 10th to 12th April in Cork
3-13
13-03-2026
Junior coaching course by GM Baburin
3-13
13-03-2026
GM Alex Baburin is running a junior coaching course. Discounted rates for ICU Members. Details here.
Clubs for Juniors or with Junior Sections
- Armenian Chess Club
- Ballinasloe Juniors
- Ballynafeigh Chess Club
- Bangor
- Blanchardstown
- Blessington Chess Academy
- Bray-Greystones
- Carrickfergus Community Chess Club
- Castle Knights Chess Club
- Chess Kings
- Clonakilty Chess Club
- Cork Chess Club
- Curragh
- Danecastle N.S.
- Drogheda
- Drumlish
- Dunshaughlin Junior Chess Club
- Elm Mount
- Ennis
- Enniscorthy
- Galway Juniors
- Gonzaga
- Grandmaster School of Chess Club
- Inchicore Juniors
- Kilfinane Junior Chess Club
- Kinsale Chess Mates
- Knights of Éanna
- Letterkenny Chess Club
- Malahide
- Manorhamilton Juniors
- Master Chess Club
- Moate Juniors Chess Club
- Naomh Barrog
- Naomh Barrog Juniors
- North Clare Chess Club
- North Kildare Chess Club
- Shannon
- Skerries
- Sligo Junior Chess Club
- St. Benildus
- St. Kieran's College Chess Club
- St. Michaels
- Strand Chess Club
- UCC Staff Chess Club
- Washingbay Chess Club
- x10 Chess
Organisations Associated with Junior Chess
For Learners
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www.icu.ie
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