The first of the three Junior Grand Prix tournaments took place in the Glenroyal hotel, Maynooth, on Sunday 26th February. There was a record attendance with 101 competitors ranging in age from 6 to 15 years of age. It was the first event of its kind to be held in North Kildare with players travelling … More LCU Grand Prix Tournament 1 -Report

Just to let you know we’ve had a record number of entries to the first of the LCU grand prix tournament of 2017. We’ve therefore booked a larger room to accommodate the additional entries. If you haven’t entered online already, and plan to register on the day please be there at 13:30 so the tournament … More Grand Prix Tournament – Update

Reminder there is no chess club on tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd) due to mid term break

Tournament 1: February 26th –  Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, W23 C2V1, Co. Kildare (Map) Tournament 2:  March  26th  – Alssa, Old Airport Road, Toberbunny, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin. Tournament 3: April 23th: – Alssa, Old Airport Road, Toberbunny, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin. The Leinster Junior Chess Grand Prix is a series of monthly chess tournaments which offers children … More Leinster Chess Union Junior Grand Prix Tournament Series 2017

Sixteen players took part in our practice swiss Tournament last night to get ready for the LCU grand prix on Sunday 26th in Maynooth.  Darragh Comey was the eventual winner narrowly beating Darius Rezania in  a 5 minute tie-brake game. Vishal Tutte, Jack Peggs, and Jack Sleet came in joint 2nd with an impressive 3 out of … More Practice Tournament

Another great turnout tonight for the club. Thanks to our special guest coach FM John Delaney who took on the entire club in an simultaneous match. He was very impressed with the club and looks forward to meeting us for future collaboration with Blanchardstown Chess Club

We are delighted to announce that four-time Irish Champion and FIDE Master, John Delaney will be our  special guest coach on Wednesday 8th February. John is the current head coach and founder of Blanchardstown Chess Club. He has been a driving force for junior chess for a number of years, and his guidance has been invaluable in … More Special Guest Coach -FM John Delaney

Delighted to see more new faces this evening. Enfield, Maynooth & Kilcock all well represented. Spread the word with classmates, schools, friends & parents. Our inaugural competition will be the first leg of the Leinster Grand Prix, hosted by ourselves, in Maynooth’s Glen Royal hotel on Sunday February 26th, from 1.30pm. It would be fantastic … More LCU grand prix

Delighted to see 22 children from Kilcock, Maynooth and Enfield  making new friends and enjoying playing chess together. If you didn’t get to complete the registration form this evening, please ensure you do so next Wednesday. New members always welcome.

First meeting of new club will take place in St. Coca’s Scout Hall, Kilcock, on Wednesday 25th January at 6.30pm. There will be a nominal charge of 3 euro per child to cover rental of the hall.