Anyone interested in playing in this event in Ireland please see below.
I would like to update you on the Sligo Tournament 2025 (Friday, January 31st, to Sunday, February 2nd) at the 4* Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone, Ireland. (Info here)
UK Travel
There are flights from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Heathrow, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester, and Stansted to Knock (Ireland West) Airport which is a 45-minute drive to the hotel venue.
100% DGT Smart Boards
Every player in every section will play on a DGT smart board and have their games broadcast live online for their friends, family, and our Twitch commentators.
Prize Fund
The prize fund will be €6,000 which will include prizes for the top three women and grading prizes throughout the sections.
Family Activity Sessions
We will have activity sessions (e.g. painting, singing, crafting, dancing, etc.) for players’ families during each round. We treat players’ families like special guests and keep them comfortable and entertained.
Registration
Click here to register for the tournament. The late registration fee will start on Saturday, January 11th so please register before then.
Women In Chess Foundation
We are proud to continue our partnership with the Women In Chess Foundation. The tournament will have 3 WICF-trained advocates and have clear reporting, misconduct, and consequence policies to ensure everyone’s safety. We are proud of our productive partnership with the Women In Chess Foundation and look forward to implementing policies that make the event a safer environment.
Chess.ie Personal Analysis
CM Adam Collins of Chess.ie will be on hand to offer free game analysis.
Sunday Blitz Tournaments
There will be blitz tournaments on the Sunday open to registered players with cash prizes provided by the tournament.
There are only 39 places remaining so please register today to avoid disappointment.
Craig Dubose