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European Youth Chess Championship 2026
2–13 Nov
Each federation can register one (1) invited player in each of the categories – under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 (open and girls sections), and the maximum number of twelve (12) players (“invited players”). Federations can register unlimited number of extra players.
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>
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)
14th ChessMates
9–11 Apr 2027
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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

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Clubs for Juniors
Christopher Woods
2026 Irish U-19's Champion
Rowan Field
2026 Irish U-19 Girl's Champion
Anuar Tureshbayev
2026 Irish U-16's Champion
Prisha Gupta
2026 Irish U-16 Girl's Champion
Korneliusz Bartczak
2026 Irish U-14's Champion
Angel Mariya Boby
2026 Irish U-14 Girl's Champion
Darragh Greenan
2026 Irish U-12's Champion
Erica Bermingham
2026 Irish U-12 Girl's Champion
Rónán Kelly
2026 Irish U-10's Champion
Harper Barbosa
2026 Irish U-10 Girl's Champion
Arya Ramasamy
2026 Irish U-8's Champion
Aimy Rose Ramesh
2026 Irish U-8 Girl's Champion
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