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All NewsThank you to everyone who provided feedback for Drogheda Super Rapid KlimaX 2026. Your responses have been crucial in helping us chose the best dates, which we'll announce soon.
Congratulations to Alex O'Rourke (20028) for winning the draw for free entry!
Coaching for Level 2 and 4 begins on Friday 16th October at 7:15pm - level 2 at 7:15pm has sold out.
There is now an additional level 2 class at 8:15pm.
Coaching for Level 1 and 3 started last Friday 9th October at 7:15pm.
It is still open to new students joining in week 2 out of 15.
Which level?
If you're unsure which level would suit you or your children best, please come along to Knights of Éanna on Friday to chat to the coaches and we'll find you the right class.
Open to members and non-members
Both club members and non-members are very welcome to take part.
Full details, dates, levels and booking information are available on the Knights of Éanna website:
https://www.knightsofeanna.ie/chess-steps-coaching-programme
Knights of Éanna Chess Club has launched its Chess Steps Coaching Programme for the 2026/27 season, with structured group coaching available for players from beginner level through to approximately 1800 rating.
The programme uses the internationally established Chess Steps method, with separate groups for Steps 1–4. Coaching takes place on Friday evenings at Knights of Éanna Chess Club in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, and is open to both junior and adult players.
Each Step consists of 15 lessons across the season, divided into three blocks of five, with the first coaching block beginning in October.
Registration for the FIDE World U7-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026 is now open. Details here.
The 4th Fingal Open Championships will run in Skerries and clubs nearby (North and Central Dublin) on 5 nights from 19 Jan - 6 April 2027. Enjoy close games in small sections with players close to your rating, in comfortable playing conditions. ICU and FIDE rated.
See Event page to Enter early for €40 by 12 Dec and for more details of the event and coaching sessions which run alongside it. Titled players enter free by 1 Dec.
Sign up for Cork Congress soon to get the early entry price of €50 — it goes up to €60 after 10 October!
Irish Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026 will take place on Sunday, 11 October in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan.
Early bird entry until 4th October. Enter here.
A National Arbiters course to train NAs will run in Coláiste Éanna, Dublin on Sat 14 - Sun 15 Nov. See event page for details or to enter. Training in running Live Boards is included or available separately.
