2nd Annual Irish Women's Chess Festival 2026
Fri 23rd - Mon 26th October 2026
Stillorgan Talbot Hotel, Co Dublin
Classical
Women only
FIDE-rated
Description
2nd Annual Irish Women's Chess Festival 2026 - Challengers
Saturday 24th October - Sunday 25th October 2026
Stillorgan Talbot Hotel, Co. Dublin
Irish Women’s Chess Festival
This event is part of the Irish Women’s Chess Festival 2026. Players who exceed the rating threshold are welcome to enter the Irish Women’s Chess Championship 2026.
Details for the Irish Girls Competition, a beginner friendly event for school age players with both primary and secondary school sections click here.
FIDE & ICU rated
Description
- Rounds: 5 Swiss pairings
- Time Control: 60+30
- Rating: U1600
- Time Control: 60+30
- Over 1600: may enter the Irish Women’s Chess Championship 2026
- Default Time: 30 minutes
- Entry Fee: €30 / €25
- Prize Fund: €300
All moves must be recorded by players. For those who are new to notation, you're welcome to participate! A quick guidebook in PDF on how to record moves during the game can be downloaded Here.