Cork Chess Club

Welcome to Cork Chess Club

We are a vibrant and passionate community of chess enthusiasts in Cork, Ireland.

At Cork Chess Club, we believe in the power of chess to foster critical thinking, improve concentration, and enhance problem-solving skills.

Our friendly and inclusive atmosphere ensures that players of all ages and skill levels feel welcome and supported.

Our junior club is currently meeting each week at 7pm, and our regular club meets from 8:15pm, until usually about 10:30 or 11pm.

Join Now for 2026/27 Season

Friday September 18th
- 19:00 - Casual Play
- 19:15 - Lecture/Explainer on Ratings (ELO) and Swiss pairing (Andew Kelly)
- 20:00 - Lecture from IM David Fitzsimons
  - Entry for non-members (€10)
    - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QOEDWYT7
Friday September 25th
- 19:00 - Casual Play
- 19:15 - Lecture/Explainer on Ratings (ELO) and Swiss pairing (Andew Kelly)
- 20:00 - FIDE Rated Rapid 'All-Play-All'
  - Groups of 6 based on rating
  - 5 Rounds of 7+5
  - Entry for non-members (€10)
    - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QHH2K7QA
Friday October 2nd
- 19:00 - Coaching with Zsolt
- 19:00 - Casual Play
- 20:15 - Lecture from Zolt
Friday October 9th
- 19:00: Casual Play
- 19:30: Cork Chess Club Championship - Rd. 1
  - Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - Cork Club Championship 2026-27
Friday October 16th
- Club Closed due to Cork Congress
Friday October 16th - Sunday October 18th
- Cork Congress
  - Event | The 34rd Cork Congress 2026
Saturday October 17th
- Cork Congress Blitz
  - Event | Cork Congress 2026 FIDE Blitz
Friday November 13th
- 19:30: Cork Chess Club Championship - Rd. 2
Friday December 11th
- 19:30: Cork Chess Club Championship - Rd. 3
Friday January 22nd
- 19:30: Cork Chess Club Championship - Rd. 4
Friday February 26th
- 19:30: Cork Chess Club Championship - Rd. 5
Friday April 16th
- 19:30: Cork Chess Club Championship - Rd. 6
Friday May 14th
- 19:30: Cork Chess Club Championship - Rd. 7

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