Henry Li is Ireland’s newest FM after his FIDE live rating crossed 2300 today! Huge congratulations, Henry!
We’ve learned the sad news of Tom Collins’ passing. Our condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
There is just one week to the Bunratty Chess Festival 2019 which will take place from 22-24 February in the Bunratty Castle Hotel. Full details here.
The Blackthorne Irish Championship 2019 will run from 3-11 August in the Talbot Hotel with a schedule of events below:
The Blackthorne Irish Championship 2019
The Blackthorne Irish Championships 2019: First Weekend
Online entry is now open for The Irish Junior Championships 2019 which runs from 12-14 April in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Co Dublin. Enter here.
The Irish International Blitz 2019 & The Irish International Rapid 2019 will take place on the 19 and 22 of April during the The Irish International Open 2019 sponsored by the MHL Hotel collection. Enter here & here.
We’ve learned the sad news of Alec Tyrrell’s passing; an ICU member since 1972. RIP
Just 6 weeks to go until the Galway Chess Congress. You can find full details here.
