First IM norm at the Lince Andújar Open 2026. We played at the stunning Church of Santa Marina in Andújar, Spain. Consequently, this event became deeply memorable for my chess journey. It was not just about the final result. The entire experience was truly unforgettable. A Well-Organised Chess Tournament in Spain From the very beginning, …
Tarun and I recently played in the 39th Hassloch Chess Tournament, held from 22nd–25th May 2026 at the Ernst Reuter School in Hassloch, Germany. Hassloch is located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in southwest Germany, near Mannheim and Ludwigshafen. Despite the heat, the tournament turned out to be a very enjoyable experience filled with good …
Tarun won the 10th edition of the Bodensee Open 2026, held in Bregenz, Austria from 9th–17th May 2026. Scoring an impressive 7/9, he finished in first place on tiebreaks in a strong field of 216 players. This marks Tarun’s first open tournament victory of 2026 and another important milestone in his chess journey. A Dramatic …
The chess community is absolutely buzzing today. Tomorrow evening, the prestigious 53rd National Club Championship finally begins. It is the absolute pinnacle of domestic team chess. Furthermore, the highly anticipated Queen Maeve Cup 2026 runs right alongside it. Hosting the Queen Maeve Cup and National Club Championship 2026 in Rathfarnham Coláiste Éanna will host a …
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This was our second visit to Fagernes. We first went in Autumn 2024, and it was great to be back. Fagernes is a small and peaceful town with a population of around 2,000 people. It takes about three hours by bus to reach from Oslo, but the journey is absolutely worth it. The scenery is …
This was my second time playing in the British Rapid Championship, and Tarun’s third. The first time we played was in 2024, where I came very close, I tied for first in the Open but lost the playoffs against GM Danny Gormally. I also won the British Rapid Women’s title that year. Last year, I …
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Hello everyone! I’m excited to share that I’ll be competing in the British Rapid Championship in Peterborough on 14–15 March! It’s one of the biggest events of the month, and I’d love for you to be part of my journey. Two years ago, I competed in the British Rapid Championship 2024 and had one of …
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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 …