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The Cavan Chess Congress

Sat 7th - Sun 8th March 2026
Cavan Crystal Hotel
Classical
FIDE-rated
€3,000 Prize fund
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Description

The Masters event is a 4 round FIDE rated event. The Major and Challengers are ICU rated. The Masters rounds are Saturday: (Rd. 1) 11am; (Rd. 2) 4pm & Sunday: (Rd. 3) 10am; (Rd.4) 3pm.

The round-times for the Challengers and Major are Saturday: (Rd. 1) 10.30 am; (Rd. 2) 2.30pm; (Rd. 3) 6.30pm & Sunday (Rd. 4) 10.30am; (Rd. 5) 14.30pm

Challengers: Unrated to 1550 Elo 5 rounds, ICU rated Time control: 75 mins plus 15 seconds increment

Major: 1500 – 1900 Elo 5 rounds, ICU rated. Time control: 75 mins plus 15 seconds increment

Masters: 1850+ Elo 4 rounds, ICU & FIDE rated. Time control: 90 mins plus 30 seconds increment.

Kids Unrated Beginner’s Rapid: Sunday 12-3pm; 6 rounds 10 Euros (enter & pay cash on the day)

Contact

Tony McMahon