Broadcasts

• U12 | U14 | U16 | U19

LATE ENTRIES

Online entries close at midnight on Thursday the 9th for u12+ and midnight Friday 10th for u10
Please text Andrew Kelly on 087 9247241 for a late entry link

Entry List

All entries at midnight on the 9th are now on Chess-Results.com

https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1332123.aspx?lan=1

U19 and U16 competitions

In the event that there are insufficient players in the u16 or u19 section, the sections will be merged. An U16 player in such a combined section will be eligible to be awarded both the u16 and u19 title.

Travelling Byes -

if you are seeking a travelling bye (or a bye for any round) please inform the organiser (Andrew Kelly - 087 9247241) at least 1 hour before the scheduled time for that round.

All byes will be recorded here: https://www.icu.ie/articles/1199

ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

ICU Membership is required https://icu.ie/shop

Full details per flyer and https://www.icu.ie/articles/1182

International Representation

Players seeking to represent Ireland should note that participation in the Junior/Senior Championships in one of the two years preceding an international competition is required.

https://www.icu.ie/documents/27

FIDE Rating

U12 age group and upwards are FIDE and ICU Rated
U10 age group is ICU rated (insufficient players with existing FIDE rating)
U8 age group is unrated

HOTEL RATES

Cork Chess Club has obtained discount rates with family friendly hotels within 15 mins of the venue.

Talbot Hotel Ballincollig

https://talbot.corkihotel.com/

Twin Room - €159 per night -B&B
Family Room - 2 adults and 2 u12 - €209 per night - B&B

For families with older children or more than 2 children please ask the hotel directly for a quote

Cork International Hotel at Cork Airport

https://www.hotelsone.com/cork-hotels-ie/cork-international-hotel.html

Use discount code is CHESS26 to give a 15% off the Best Available Bed and Breakfast rate.

The rate will display at the top of the screen once the code is entered with a strike through and has Junior Chess Championship 2026 15% Discount displayed by the rate.

Should you prefer to book over the phone, they can quote the above code and our central reservations team will be able to help.

Clayton Hotel Silver Springs

https://www.claytonhotels.com/cork-silver-springs/

Discounted rates available – please contact our reservations team on [email protected] or 021 4507533

Please mention tournament when booking

City Centre Hotels - 10% discount from best rate

Maldron Hotel Shandon

www.maldronhotels.com/Shandon

Bookings can be made by email to [email protected] or phone 021-4529200

Use the code CHES100426 when booking.

Maldron Hotel South Mall

www.maldronhotelsouthmall.com

Bookings can be made by email to [email protected] or phone 021-2037000.

Just mention the tournament when booking.

Clayton Hotel Cork City

www.claytonhotelcorkcity.com

Bookings can be made by email to [email protected] or phone 021-4224900.

Just mention the tournament when booking.