The Irish Chess Union

Watch streaming commentary for 2nd Annual Irish Women's Chess Festival 2026

here!

Entries for the Éanna Junior Weekender, taking place November 14th - 15th, are now open! Two day, 5 rounds, FIDE rated classical tournament for junior players in U8, U10, U12, U14, & U16 age groups! Enter here.

See the calendar section for details of the forthcoming 48th Kilkenny Chess Congress, 4 sections, 6 Grandmasters!

We have finally updated the clubs page, adding a map and ways to find a club near you. For this to work, club secretaries should email the to get up to date contact information, opening days and times, and locations.

https://sligochessfestival.com/register Early-entry prices until 30 November

ECU Annual Academy Training - Juniors ...

FIDE World Junior U20 Championships 2026 ...

The inaugural Galway Quads Tournament will take place on Saturday 24 October in Galway Bridge Centre,. Further information, and a link to the entry form, is available here and on our webpage, which includes a list of entries so far. Entries will close at midday on Friday 23 October.