Diana's internet problems are fixed, so we have moved back to https://twitch.tv/dianamirza for commentary on the Sligo tournament.
Zalan Nemeth scores 1st IM norm in Budapest! More here.
The Mick Germaine Cup competition for teams of junior players will be held on Sunday 16th February 2025 in the main hall of the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5, home of the Elm Mount Chess Club. Please note that the rating limit for entries has been increased to 1600 as this equates more closely to the limit that applied to the event under the old rating system.
Accordingly, players must be under 16 years of age on 16th February 2025 and have a rating of less than 1600 (ICU September 2024 published rating list refers) or be unrated.
Enquiries can be addressed to Pat Fitzsimons by email at [email protected] or by phone at 087 419 5253.
The DCU Open returns with €1000 added to the prize fund, 21st-23rd February. Enter here and entry for the blitz here!
Newly formed Raharney Chess Club is holding a FIDE-rated Rapid Open on the 15th of February. Entrants are limited so enter here soon!
Entries for this year's Cavan Chess Congress close this evening at 10pm - register now.
The Queen Maeve Cup, a new event for teams of any standard will run alongside the NCC. Details and entry here.