Save the Date! 2nd-5th Jan for the Leinster Junior Championships 2027
Save the Date! Leinster Junior Championships 2027 from U7 -> U19 2nd to 5th Jan. Details pending.
Junior Chess
- Junior Officer: Venkatesan Kandasamy
- For any enquiries please email [email protected]
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Junior Events
Junior International Events
FIDE World Junior U20 Championships 2026
17–28 Nov
<p>Refer the regulations.</p><p>Each National Federation may register one (1) player in the Open category and one (1) player in the Girls category — two (2) invited players in total — subject to the FIDE age requirement: players must not have reached the age of 20 before 1 January 2026 (i.e. born on or after 1 January 2006). Free accommodation with full board for invited players. expression of interest by 23rd Oct 2026</p>
17–28 Nov
<p>Refer the regulations.</p><p>Each National Federation may register one (1) player in the Open category and one (1) player in the Girls category — two (2) invited players in total — subject to the FIDE age requirement: players must not have reached the age of 20 before 1 January 2026 (i.e. born on or after 1 January 2006). Free accommodation with full board for invited players. expression of interest by 23rd Oct 2026</p>
FIDE World U7-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026
8–15 Dec
[Invitation, regulations, schedule (PDF)](https://www.fide.com/wp-content/uploads/FIDE-World-U7-U17-Rapid-and-Blitz-Championships.pdf)
8–15 Dec
[Invitation, regulations, schedule (PDF)](https://www.fide.com/wp-content/uploads/FIDE-World-U7-U17-Rapid-and-Blitz-Championships.pdf)
14th ChessMates™ International Youth Chess Teams Tournament
9–11 Apr 2027
<p>Team Composition</p><p>Each team consists of 10 players (2 per category) with at least one girl and one boy in each team. Boards Category Birth year cutoff</p><p>1 & 2 U20 Born 2007 or later</p><p>3 & 4 U18 Born 2009 or later</p><p>5 & 6 U16 Born 2011 or later</p><p>7 & 8 U14 Born 2013 or later</p><p>9 & 10 U12 Born 2015 or later</p><p>expression of interest by 16th Nov 2026</p>
9–11 Apr 2027
<p>Team Composition</p><p>Each team consists of 10 players (2 per category) with at least one girl and one boy in each team. Boards Category Birth year cutoff</p><p>1 & 2 U20 Born 2007 or later</p><p>3 & 4 U18 Born 2009 or later</p><p>5 & 6 U16 Born 2011 or later</p><p>7 & 8 U14 Born 2013 or later</p><p>9 & 10 U12 Born 2015 or later</p><p>expression of interest by 16th Nov 2026</p>
Junior Chess Organisations
Latest News
Chess Steps Coaching open to all
Coaching for Level 2 and 4 begins on Friday 16th October at 7:15pm. Level 2 has sold out, but there is a waiting list.
Coaching for Level 1 and 3 is still open to new students joining in week 2 out of 15.
If you're unsure which level would suit either you or your children best, please come along to Knights of Éanna on Friday to chat to the coaches and we'll find you the right class. Both club members and non-members are very welcome to take part.
Full details, dates, levels and booking information are available on the Knights of Éanna website:
https://www.knightsofeanna.ie/chess-steps-coaching-programme
Glorney 2026 selection report
The Junior Selection Committee report for the Glorney Gilbert International 2026 has been published here.
Glorney Gilbert International 2026
Glorney Gilbert International 2026 ... #Expressions of interest by midnight Friday the 8th of May
ICU Junior Ratings
ICU Child Protection Policy
Clubs for Juniors
- Armenian Chess Club
- Ballinasloe Juniors
- Ballynafeigh Chess Club
- Bangor
- Blanchardstown
- Blessington Chess Academy
- Bray-Greystones
- Carrick-on-Shannon Junior Chess Club
- Carrickfergus Community Chess Club
- Castle Knights Chess Club
- Chess Kings
- Clonakilty Chess Club
- Cork Chess Club
- Curragh
- Danecastle N.S.
- Donaghmede
- Donaghmede Juniors
- Drogheda
- Drumlish
- Dunshaughlin Junior Chess Club
- Elm Mount
- Ennis
- Enniscorthy
- Galway Juniors
- Gonzaga
- Grandmaster School of Chess Club
- Inchicore Juniors
- Kilfinane Junior Chess Club
- Kinsale Chess Mates
- Knights of Éanna
- Letterkenny Chess Club
- Malahide
- Manorhamilton Juniors
- Master Chess Club
- Moate Juniors Chess Club
- North Clare Chess Club
- North Kildare Chess Club
- Ridirí Chiarraí Thiar
- Shannon
- Skerries
- Sligo Junior Chess Club
- St. Benildus
- St. Kieran's College Chess Club
- St. Michaels
- Strand Chess Club
- UCC Staff Chess Club
- Washingbay Chess Club
- x10 Chess
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