CHESS

Ireland hosts European school chess championships for first time in history

The European School Chess Championships will make history in June 2024 as the first European chess championships to be held in Ireland. The tournament, which will be held at the University of Limerick from May 30 to June 8, 2024, is expected to attract between 300 and 400 young chess players from all over Europe … Read more

Indian-origin Tarun wins the Fide’s International Master Title

Indian-origin, Tarun Kanyamarala becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever International Master by winning the Fide’s IM Title at the age of 17 years. He beats the record held by Brian Kelly (for 24 years) who was 20 when he claimed the title in 1998. Last month, Tarun won the 101st Irish Chess Championship, which was held in Dublin, … Read more