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The DCU Open 2026 - Last Call
2-18
18-02-2026

The DCU Open is on this weekend, last call for entries, capped at 200!

New support for organisers
2-18
18-02-2026

The website now has support for organisers who want to have other people managing an event. Please check the HELP for organisers and the new Admin->Events page.

European Individual Championships 2026
2-18
18-02-2026

Registration for the European Individual Chess Championship 2026 in Katowice, Poland, is open until 28 February 2026. The ICU will pay the entry fee for qualifying Irish players.

Simultaneous Chess For Charity in Support of Ukraine
2-16
16-02-2026

Simultaneous Chess For Charity in Support of Ukraine, an attempt to break the record for the largest Simul given in Ireland. Enter here.

Listen to ICU Chairperson, Desmond Beatty, on Radio Kerry here.

Mark Kiernan RIP
2-12
12-02-2026

We've learnt the sad news of the passing of passing of Mark Kiernan.

UCD Rapid 2026
2-7
07-02-2026

The UCD (Belfield) Open Rapidplay Charity Event will take place on 15 February 2026! Enter here.

Éanna Febuary Quad - Online Entries Close Tonight!
2-7
07-02-2026

Online entries for the Éanna February Quad close tonight at 10pm! Enter Here now.

Festival Director Craig DuBose and FA Colm O'Muireagain on Ireland AM
2-6
06-02-2026
Kavin Venkatesan
Alice O'Gorman
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