Trisha Kanyamarala scripts history to become Ireland’s First Woman Grandmaster(WGM). Learn more about her journey in the following article by her. by Trisha Kanyamarala – 6th December 2025 Most people assume chess masters are born geniuses who loved the game from day one. That wasn’t me. When I was a 9-year old kid, I actually …
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Last weekend we traveled to a small city called Bardejov, tucked away in the north-eastern part of Slovakia. Honestly, we had never heard of this town before, but it turned out to be one of the most scenic and peaceful places we’ve visited in recent times. Our trip was packed with chess, travel, and a …
Last week, Tarun and I played in the IV Valencia Cuna del Ajedrez tournament in Valencia, Spain. It was our first time visiting this vibrant coastal city, and we were joined by a few other Irish players – Jacob, Kavin, Patryk, and Finn – who all traveled with us on the same flight. There was …
This was the first time Carlow hosted a rapid tournament, and it was great to see 90 players turn up for the inaugural edition! That’s a solid number for a debut event, and it created a lively, competitive environment. Carlow, a charming town located in the southeast of Ireland, was just a 35-minute drive away …
Last weekend, Tarun and I played in the Galway Speed Chess Championship 2025, and what a journey it was! Hop on—we’ll take you through our little chess-filled adventure, train rides, sibling rivalry, and some sunny Galway vibes. The Journey Begins We woke up around 6 a.m.—not exactly our natural wake-up time—and headed to the Portarlington …
Tarun and I played in the International Whitsun Open 2025, held in Munich, Germany—our first-ever tournament in Germany! From lost baggage to wild endgames, this trip had everything. And looking back… what a ride it was! The Arrival Drama: Welcome to Munich! Our journey started with a bit of chaos—classic chess tournament travel drama. We …
Tarun Wins 34th Drogheda Chess Congress 2025 – Thomson Masters Tarun clinched victory at the Drogheda Chess Congress 2025, winning the Thomson Masters section in impressive style. This marks his second tournament win in just two weeks, following his triumph at the Ennis Chess Congress earlier this month. A Return to Familiar Grounds This was …
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Ennis Chess Congress 2025, Masters section was won by International Master IM Tarun Kanyamarala which took place from 16 – 18th May. The congress had 4 sections: Masters, Cathal Walsh, Michael Meaney, Jim Hussey. By Trisha Over the weekend, Tarun and I traveled to Ennis to play in the Ennis Chess Congress 2025. It was …
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This was our third time visiting Oresei, Sardinia a place that now feels wonderfully familiar. The first time we came was in 2022 for the World Junior Chess Championship, which was held in the beautiful town of Cala Gonone. The second visit was last year for the World Chess Festival, and now, once again, we …
L-R Sai, Tetsuaki, Mahin, (Captain) Aidan, Tim, Tarun, and me. In the back are the parents of one of our players. A few of our teammates are missing from the group photo. This past weekend, Tarun and I travelled to the UK to play in Weekend 4 of the 4NCL (Four Nations Chess League). We …