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20–22 Feb
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21 Feb
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22 Feb
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Hanlon: Martin J Sharry/ Phibsboro 1-0 Cian Reid/ Drogheda - 15d ago
Simultaneous Chess For Charity in Support of Ukraine
2-10
10-02-2026

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

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.

Latest Tournament Reports

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Mulcahy Memorial 2026 - Tournament Report
21st Gonzaga Charity Classic 2026 - Report and Details
Drogheda Super Rapid 2K25 KlimaX Report
Festival Director Craig DuBose and FA Colm O'Muireagain on Ireland AM
2-6
06-02-2026

https://youtu.be/-KP8NfECPTg

Sligo Festival Blitz Tomorrow and Rapid Sunday
2-6
06-02-2026

You can still register on the festival website https://sligochessfestival.com/

Sligo Festival 9-Round Open Broadcasts
2-6
06-02-2026

https://www.twitch.tv/dianamirza (6pm) https://www.chess.com/events/info/sligo-chess-culture-festival-2026

Fingal Open Round 2 Live Boards tonight, Coaching on Tue 10th
2-3
03-02-2026

Watch three of the top games in R3 of the Fingal Open on live boards tonight.
Next Tuesday 10 Feb is the second of four Coaching sessions for juniors and improvers, held in Skerries. This week participants will practice the Lucena and Philidor positions in rook endings, along with minor piece endings.

Éanna Febuary Quad - This Sunday!
2-2
02-02-2026

The Éanna February Quad is taking place this Sunday 8th February. A perfect opportunity to play FIDE-rated classical chess all in a single day! Enter Here.

Kavin Venkatesan
Kavin Venkatesan
2025 Irish Champion
Alice O'Gorman
Alice O'Gorman
2025 Irish Women's Champion
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