Just a reminder about tomorrows LCU Grand Prix event in the Glen Royal Hotel. Registration is 1.30 to 1.45, and round 1 is at 2 pm.  Details here

The club will restart on Wednesday 17th January following Christmas break and not the 10th as previously announced. Apologies for any inconvenience caused: John    

North Kildare Chess Club are delighted to host the next Leinster Chess Union Grand Prix Tournament, in the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, on Sunday 11th February 2018. The Leinster Junior Chess Grand Prix is a series of monthly chess tournaments which offers children the opportunity to play chess in a competitive and relaxed atmosphere. Players are … More 2018 LCU Grand Prix 3

Congratulations to Arsen and Niamh who both won 1st place trophies in the Leinster Chess Union Grand Prix tournament in Dundrum. This is Arsen’s 2nd GP trophy in a row in the under 8 section. Niamh won the first places trophy in the under 8 girls. Vishal also had an excellent tournament finishing in joint … More LCU Grand Prix 2 – Results

Congratulations to Darragh and Vishal who chalked up their first wins of the season in the Bodley league on Saturday against Bray Chess Club. The adults on the team didn’t do so well. David and John lost their respective games by blundering away rooks at crucial moments. Perhaps it’s time for the Kids to start … More Wins for Vishal and Darragh against Bray

Some upcoming chess competitions that our members may be interested in. Sunday 26th November: The second LCU Grand Prix tournament will take place in Taney Parish Centre near Dundrum. This is a great event for beginner and intermediate players, hosted by a different Leinster club each month.  More details follow this link:   Sunday 10th December 2017: The Mick Germaine Cup … More Upcoming Tournaments

Just to let you know the club will be closed on the 1st of November as most members are on their midterm break. See you again on the 8th.  

Congratulations to Arsen who won the Under 8 section in last Sunday’s Lenister Chess Union Grand Prix. Thanks also to the five other players represented the club in the competition in their various age categories: Darragh, Vishal, Darius, Kian, and James in his very first competitive tournament. All performed well and gained valuable points for … More LCU Grand Prix 1 – Congratulations