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28 Sep 2026
Limerick Open (Limerick Congress), 6-8 November 2026The Limerick Open, also known as the Limerick Congress, will be held from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the…

In the start of season blitz held on 24th Sept 2026, James Naughton, Korneliusz and Jamie Comley finished in Joint 1st on 5/6

24 September 2026

Start of Season Blitz — 24 September 2026

The Limerick Start of Season Blitz was held on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 8 pm at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club. It was a six-round event with 33 players, played at 5 minutes a…

Hunt After Summer Garden tournament Sept 6 2026 Final Jamie Comley v Robert Arellano. A handshake between them before the gam

6 September 2026

Hunt Museum Garden Summer Tournament — 6 September 2026

The Hunt Museum Garden Summer Chess Knockout Tournament was held on Sunday 6 September 2026 in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick, with thanks to the museum management for providing the…

Hunt 2026 winner Hamilton Mandeya receiving his first prize trophy from Hunt museum representative Carlos

28 June 2026

Hunt Museum Garden Summer Tournament — 28 June 2026

The Hunt Museum Garden Summer Chess Knockout Tournament was held on Sunday 28 June 2026 in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. It was a four-round knockout for 16 players, open…

5 Jun 2026
Ennis Congress — 5-7 June 2026The Ennis Congress 2026 was held from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June 2026 at the West County Hotel, Clare…

1st prize winner in the Limerick End of Season blitz on 21st May 2026 with 5.5/6 points, with tournament Controller Neal Kirb

21 May 2026

End of Season Blitz and Prizegiving — 21 May 2026

The Limerick End of Season Blitz, with the club prizegiving, was held on Thursday 21 May 2026 over six rounds. The tournament controller was Neal Kirby. Blitz results Tom White Cup prizes presented After…

Congratulations to the Limerick players who won prizes at the Munster Juniors Age Group Tournament at West County hotel, Enni

13 December 2025

Munster Junior Chess Championships — 13-14 December 2025

The Munster Junior Chess Championships 2025 were held on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December 2025 at the West County Hotel, Ennis. Age bands were U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18, with a…

The four joint 1st prize winners in the Limerick Xmas blitz 2025 on 5/6 points, with tournament Controller Ray O'Brien(second

11 December 2025

Xmas Blitz Handicap — 11 December 2025

The Limerick Xmas Blitz was held on Thursday 11 December 2025 at 7.30 pm at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club. It was a six-round event with 29 entries, played at 5 minutes a side plus…

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Limerick Open (Limerick Congress), 6–8 November 2026

6–8 November 2026 · South Court Hotel, Raheen, Limerick

Xmas 2026 Blitz Tournament, 10 December 2026

10 December 2026

Prize giving and End of Season Blitz, 20 May 2027

20 May 2027

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Limerick

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Club Championship 2025-26

Winner: Robert Arellano, 6/7

Joint 2nd on 5.5/7: Norbert Hoffmann, Korneliusz Bartczak and Hamilton Mandeya.

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Tom White Cup 2025-26

Winner: Korneliusz Bartczak, 5.5/6

Second: Jamie Comley, 5/6.

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2025 Limerick Open tournament Joint 1st on 4.5/5 points, and eventual blitz tiebreak winner FM Stephen Jessell(Gonzaga) recei

Limerick Open 2025

Joint 1st on 4.5/5: Stephen Jessell, Rory Quinn and Jamie Comley

Stephen Jessell won the blitz play-off for the perpetual trophy.

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3 Dec 2025
In memory of Paul CareyPaul Carey, of Killoran Terrace, Catherine Place, Limerick, a long-time member of the Limerick Chess Club and founder member of…
19 Oct 2025
Shannon Rapidplay — 19 October 2025The Shannon Rapidplay chess tournament was held on Sunday 19 October 2025, from 12 pm to 4 pm, at the…
3 Oct 2025
33rd Cork Congress — 3-5 October 2025The 33rd Cork Congress was held from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October 2025 at the Clayton Hotel, Cork City,…
18 Sep 2025
2025-26 season: AGM, membership fees and venueThe club’s Annual General Meeting for the 2025-26 season was held on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 8 pm, at…
1 Aug 2025
104th Irish Championships — 1-10 August 2025The 104th Irish Championship was held from Friday 1 to Sunday 10 August 2025 at the Treacys West County Hotel,…

Group photo of organisers and players before the start

20 July 2025

Hunt Museum Garden Summer Tournament, 20 July 2025

The Hunt Museum Garden Summer Chess Knockout Tournament was held on Sunday 20 July 2025, International Chess Day, in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. It was a four-round knockout for…

2024 Limerick Xmas Blitz Joint winners, (L-R) Hamilton Mandeya, Adam McCoy and Daniil Shtokalo, who all finished on 5/6 point

12 December 2024

Xmas Blitz — 12 December 2024

The Limerick Xmas Handicap Blitz was held on Thursday 12 December 2024 at 7.30 pm at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club. It was a six-round event with 36 entries, played at 5 minutes a side…

2024 Munster Junior tournament U18 1st prize winner Jamie Comley(Limerick) with his U18 prize Shield. Jamie scored 4.5/5 poin

7 December 2024

Munster Junior Chess Championships 2024

The Munster Junior Chess Championships 2024 were held on 7–8 December 2024 at the West County Hotel, Ennis. There were 102 entries in five age groups: U8, U10, U12, U14 and a combined U16–U18…

19 Sep 2024
Annual General Meeting 19 September 2024Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Thursday, 19th September 2024 at 8 pm. at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club Attendance…

Round 1 game in the Hunt museum tournament on Sunday 21st July 2024 shows all 8 boards in round 1.

21 July 2024

Hunt Museum Garden Summer Tournament, 21 July 2024

The Hunt Museum Garden Summer Chess Knockout Tournament was held on Sunday 21 July 2024 in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. It was a four-round knockout for 16 players, open…

21 Sep 2023
Annual General Meeting 21 September 2023Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Thursday, 21st September 2023 at 8 pm. at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club Attendance…

Hunt Summer Garden tournament 2023 Round 1 being played with organisers(L-R) Phillip Foenander, Ray O'Brien and Arbiter Neal

18 June 2023

Hunt Museum Garden Summer Tournament, 18 June 2023

The Hunt Museum Garden Summer Chess Knockout Tournament was held on Sunday 18 June 2023 in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. It was a four-round knockout for 16 players, open…

15 Sep 2022
Annual General Meeting 15 September 2022Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Thursday, 15th September 2022 at 7 pm. at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club Attendance…

Conor Sheehan being presented by Ray with his Limerick Club Tom White Cup joint Best Junior trophy on 6th Aug 2022.

6 August 2022

Hunt Museum Summer Garden Tournament — 6 August 2022

The Hunt Museum Garden Summer Chess Knockout Tournament was held on Saturday 6 August 2022 in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. It was a four-round knockout for 16 players, open…

25 Feb 2022
Ennis Open — 25-27 February 2022The Ennis Open was held from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 February 2022 at the West County Hotel, Clare Road,…
27 Oct 2021
Annual General Meeting 27 October 2021Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 27th October 2021 at 8 pm. at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club Attendance…

Hunt tournament Round 1 Boards 1 to 4 matches on Saturday 21st Aug 2021.

21 August 2021

Hunt Museum Mini Knockout Tournament — 21 August 2021

The Hunt Museum Garden Chess Mini Knockout Tournament was held on Saturday 21 August 2021 in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. It was a four-round knockout for 16 players, with…

The Final played on the giant chess board on Saturday 24th July won by James Naughton over Tim Dineen. Photo courtesy of Pat

24 July 2021

Hunt Museum Mini Knockout Tournament — 24-25 July 2021

The Hunt Museum Garden Chess Mini Knockout Tournament was held over two days, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July 2021, in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. There was a Saturday…

20 Dec 2020
Annual General Meeting 20 December 2020Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Sunday, 20th December 2020 at 7.30-9 pm. via Zoom meeting Present There were…
18 Sep 2019
Annual General Meeting 18 September 2019Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 18th September 2019 at 8.15 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club,…
19 Sep 2018
Annual General Meeting 19 September 2018Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 19th September 2018 at 8.15 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club,…
22 Jul 2018
In memory of Michael MeaneyMichael Meaney, of Limerick, a long-time member and Chairman of the Limerick Chess Club from 2008 to 2016 and Club…
20 Sep 2017
Annual General Meeting 20 September 2017Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 20th September 2017 at 8.20 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club,…
15 Jan 2017
West of Ireland Junior League 2016-17: Limerick winReport by Neal Kirby. The Limerick Chess Club junior team won the West of Ireland Junior League 2016-17, beating Ennis…
14 Sep 2016
Annual General Meeting 14 September 2016Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 14th September 2016 at 8.20 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club,…
30 Mar 2016
In memory of Pat HayesPatrick Hayes, of Limerick, a long-time member and President of the Limerick Chess Club since 1995, died suddenly on Monday…
23 Sep 2015
Annual General Meeting 23 September 2015Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 23rd September 2015 at 8.20 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club,…
26 Apr 2015
Irish National Clubs Championship 2015The Irish National Clubs Championship 2015 was held over the weekend of 25–26 April 2015 at the West County Hotel,…
24 Sep 2014
Annual General Meeting 24 September 2014Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 24th September 2014 at 8.50 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club,…
8 Oct 2013
In memory of Jerry MolloyJerry Molloy, of Elm Park, Limerick, and a former long-time member of the Limerick Chess Club, died on Sunday 6…
11 Sep 2013
Annual General Meeting 11 September 2013Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 11th September 2013 at 8.00 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club,…
5 Mar 2013
GM Nigel Short simultaneous display and lecture, Ennis, 5 March 2013An Ennis chess simultaneous display and lecture by GM Nigel Short took place on Tuesday 5 March 2013 at 7…
12 Sep 2012
Annual General Meeting 12 September 2012Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 12th September 2012 at 8.00 pm. at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, Limerick…
14 Sep 2011
Annual General Meeting 14 September 2011Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 14th September 2011 at 8.00 pm. at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, Limerick…
14 Sep 2010
Annual General Meeting 14 September 2010Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Tuesday, 14th September 2010 at 8.00 pm. at the Clarion Hotel, Dock Road,…
2 Sep 2009
Annual General Meeting 2 September 2009Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 at 8.00 pm. at the Clarion Suites hotel (former…
1 Oct 2008
Annual General Meeting 1 October 2008Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 1st October 2008 at 8.00 pm. at the Clarion Suites hotel (former…
3 Jan 2008
In memory of Philip HogartyPhilip Hogarty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union, died in Tallaght, Dublin, on 1 January 2008. A very active chess…
10 May 2007
In memory of Jim HusseyJim Hussey, born in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, and a long-time member of the Ennis Chess Club, who played a big…
6 Sep 2006
Annual General Meeting 6 September 2006Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 6th September 2006 at 8.30 pm. at the Perys hotel, Glentworth Road,…

From the Club Archive

Limerick Open history

Irish champion FM Colm Daly receiving the first prize and perpetual trophy from ICU Chairman Pete Morris

2019 Limerick open tournament winner Tarun Kanyamarala(Portlaoise) thrilled with his first prize & the perpetual trophy. A brilliant performance by Tarun!

2023 Limerick open tournament joint 1st IM Oleg Gubanov(Ennis) with his first prize perpetual trophy. IM Oleg beat the other joint winner FM Zalan Nemeth (Galway) in the best of 4 blitz playoff games 3-1 to decide who gets to keep the perpetual trophy

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Recent Results

Winner: Robert Arellano, 6/7

Winner: Korneliusz Bartczak, 5.5/6

Joint 1st on 4.5/5: Stephen Jessell, Rory Quinn and Jamie Comley

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