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.
The ICU wishes all Members, families and friends in chess best wishes for International Chess Day.
International chess day events:
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+.
Selection Report published here. Please confirm your place for this event no later than June 18th.
Please see details for the Galway Rapidplay 2025 here.
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.
Entry for the inaugural Eanna Summer Freestyle Rapid Tournament, taking place on Saturday July 26th, are now open. Enter Here.