Upcoming Events
Eanna Summer Freestyle Rapid
26 Jul 2025
IN PERSON ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Irish U20 & U12 Junior Rapid Championship 2025
1 Aug 2025
6 rounds, FIDE rated, 10 + 5
Irish Championship 2025 First Weekender
1–3 Aug 2025
5 rounds, FIDE/ICU rated, all sections 90 + 30, see [Details and Report](/articles/1114)
Irish Championships 2025 - Open Rapid
2 Aug 2025
6 rounds, FIDE rated, 10 + 5
Latest News
Online Entries for Eanna Freestyle Rapid Close Tonight
7-25
25-07-2025

Online entries for the Eanna Summer Freestyle Rapid Tournament close tonight, cash entries accepted on the day. €15 per player added to the prize pool.

International Chess Day 2025
7-20
20-07-2025

The ICU wishes all Members, families and friends in chess best wishes for International Chess Day.

International chess day events:

Irish Championship Events, special accommodation rates
7-17
17-07-2025

The Irish Championships, 1-10 Aug 2025 in Ennis, includes 8 events listed below, with all details in the links.

The West County Hotel are offering special rates: single €119, double €150, two adults and one child €170, two adults and two children €189, two adults and three children €209. All rates are per night including breakfast. For even greater discounts for more than one night please ring the hotel and ask for Helena. There is also a single room available in Newpark House for €700 for the week.

Main event, Junior Rapid (U20 and U12), Rapid Open, First Weekender (Intermediate, Major and Challengers), Weekday Open, Junior Blitz (U20 and U12), Blitz Open, Open Weekender, 35+, 50+, 65+.

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European Team Championship 2025 - Team Selected
7-16
16-07-2025

Selection Report published here. Please confirm your place for this event no later than June 18th.

Galway Summer Rapid
7-15
15-07-2025

Please see details for the Galway Rapidplay 2025 here.

Peter McGrath RIP
7-9
09-07-2025

We’ve learned of the sad news of Peter McGrath's passing. Our condolences to his grandsons Shane and Gavin Melaugh, his family and friends. Notice here. May he rest in peace.

Glorney 2025 International - Players required for an additional team
7-8
08-07-2025
Eanna Summer Freestyle Rapid Entries Open
7-3
03-07-2025

Entry for the inaugural Eanna Summer Freestyle Rapid Tournament, taking place on Saturday July 26th, are now open. Enter Here.

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