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All NewsClubs interested in Insurance for 2026/27 under the ICU's Policy should express interest here. Only check "Letter of Indemnity" if you KNOW you require one. We expect to know the new premium and seek premium payments within August.
2026-27 registration is now open.
While noting that subscription rates have remained unchanged for over 17 years, Members should reasonably expect an increase in subscription rates from the 2027-28 season. 2025-26 Subscriptions can still be made until 31/8 for those wishing to do so.
Entry remains OPEN for:
- 105th ICC 2026 - Open Rapid - online entry closes 01 Aug
- 105th ICC 2026 - Weekday Open - online entry closes 02 Aug
- 105th ICC 2026 - Open Weekender, 50+, 65+ - online entry closes 05 Aug (discounted entry until 31 Jul) (Sections may be merged)
- Irish U20 & U12 Junior Blitz championship 2026 - online entry closes 06 Aug (discounted entry until 02 Aug)
- 105th ICC 2026 - Open Blitz - online entry closes 09 Aug 6pm (discounted entry until 02 Aug)
Online entry is now CLOSED for
Enter tonight for the ICC first weekender to avail of standard entry fees, which increase by €15 tomorrow. Pairings will be published tomorrow and late entries, if accepted, will be paired together.
The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo will be the new home of the Sligo Chess & Culture Festival for 2027. sligochessfestival.com/
Arbiters looking for FA/IA norms at Sligo Festival, contact Craig [email protected]. Will open to foreign arbiters soon.
The Junior Selection Committee report for the European Youth Chess Championship 2026 has been published here.
