The Irish Chess Union

Entries for the Éanna May Quad close tonight at 10pm. Enter here.

19 July is International Chess Day. Consider organizing an event in your local area / club.

Events to date

• International Chess Day - Sligo
• International Chess Day Event - Indian Embassy

Early Bird Entry now open for Irish Championship - Weekender/Weekday events. For Early Bird rates, enter here by 30 June:

• ICC 2026 - First Weekender
• ICU Weekday Open
• ICC 2026 - Open Weekender, 50+, 65+

Enter The Drogheda Chess Congress - 6 rounds, FIDE rated, June Bank Holiday Weekend. Discount entry by Wed 27th May.

The Junior Selection Committee report for the Glorney Gilbert International 2026 has been published here.

Cork Senior Championship + Cork Open ... Calling all Cork Players - the Cork Senior Championship is back for the 1st time since 1992.

European Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 selection report published here.

The 2026 Churchtown Challenge Cup is open for entry.

See more here: https://www.icu.ie/articles/1210