Registration is now open for the Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2027! Join us from 29 January to 7 February at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa for four chess tournaments, international competition and a growing programme of cultural and community activities. Early-entry prices are available until 30 November.
The Sligo Chess & Culture Festival is delighted to announce that the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo will be the official venue partner for the 2027 festival. Taking place from 29 January to 7 February 2027, the festival will make its debut at the Radisson Blu, marking an exciting new chapter in the continued…
As we look ahead to the 2027 #sligochessfestival, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the team at the The Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone. Over the past four festivals, the The Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone has been an outstanding partner, providing professionalism, flexibility, hospitality, and unwavering support for our event,…
We are deeply grateful to FIDE for their generous support of the Sligo Chess and Culture Festival. The festival has been supported by the FIDE Development Fund. Thank you for helping us grow chess and community.
Due to unforeseen circumstances following a serious injury, http://chess.ie are unable to provide the workshops and activities previously advertised. We thank them sincerely and wish their founder a full recovery. Keep an eye on the schedule at https://sligochessfestival.com/public-activities/.
With three weeks to go, there are less than 80 places in the Weekender. Discounted rooms are also running low so register for the weekender and book your room today.
I wanted to personally let you know about an exciting upgrade for 2026. We are expanding the familiar 3-day event into a 10-day, 4-tournament Sligo Chess and Culture Festival, running from Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone, Ireland. ⭐ Why This Is a Rare Opportunity – The 9-Round Open If…
WFMs, WIMs, WGMs, FMs, IMs, and GMs receive free entry to the 9-Round Open, Blitz Open, and Rapid Open. IMs and GMs may inquire about additional conditions. Send an email to info@sligochessfestival.com to inquire.
UPDATE: The waiting list was closed on 13/01/2025 as it reached maximum capacity. Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you in 2026. UPDATE: Player registration was closed on 10/01/2025 as the tournament reached maximum capacity.
The tournament expects to hit maximum capacity in two weeks which is two weeks ahead of the stated registration deadline.
https://embed.podplay.com/ocean-fm-sport-2868/sligo-chess-tournament-2025-draws-near-283314/light?platform=podplay
Just dropped a video collage of the Sligo 2024 tournament. https://youtube.com/watch?v=IIVOL3kXjF0…. All credit to three-time Sligo Tournament player, Vladimir Mabhena.
Tournament Director Craig DuBose was interviewed by Chessdom.com about the upcoming Sligo Tournament 2025. https://www.chessdom.com/sligo-chess-tournament…/
The printing order is being submitted on Monday so if you want a name tent card at the event, please register by Sunday night. There are less than 15 places remaining before reaching the maximum capacity of 200.
There are fewer than 25 registration places before we hit our maximum capacity of 200. Register now to avoid disappointment.
We will have Sligo Civil Defence first aid teams at the tournament to address any medical or health issues. The safety of the players and their families are our highest priority. We appreciate the dedication and support of the Civil Defence volunteers.
I am pleased to announce the registration of Irish FM Rory Quinn. We are fortunate to have such a strong player join the Master section and we wish him the best of luck.
We are honoured to receive the inaugural SafePolicy Badge from the Women In Chess Foundation. It is our hope that the policies that we have implemented will make our event safer for women in particular and all players in general. Thanks to the Women In Chess Foundation for their support.
I am proud to announce that Dunnes Stores s an official sponsor of The Sligo Tournament 2024. This is their 3rd tournament as a sponsor and we appreciate their support. If you need food, clothes, or homewares, go to Dunnes Stores.
The one-time FIDE rating adjustment will occur in the March 2024 rating list. As such, this will not affect FIDE ratings for the Sligo Tournament 2024. Check out the Perpetual Chess podcast for background on the Sonas proposal. https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/new-blog/2023/8/15/ep-343-rating-deflation-roundtable-with-statistician-jeff-sonas-and-data-scientist-fm-nate-solon-discuss-fides-proposed-changes-to-their-rating-system
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligo/sport/sligo-chess-tournament-2024-to-be-biggest-yet/a729053868.html
I am proud to announce that Beyond (formerly Overstock) is an official tier one sponsor of the Sligo Tournament 2024. This is their inaugural year as a sponsor and we appreciate their generosity. For an e-commerce or technology company, talk to Beyond.
Tournament Director Craig DuBose was on Irish radio station Ocean FM talking about the Sligo Tournament 2024. David Kenny, VP at our tier 1 sponsor Beyond (formerly Overstock), also said a few words about why they support the event. Have a listen at https://www.oceanfm.ie/2023/12/18/sligo-chess-tournament-2024-will-be-bigger-smarter/.
We ran an internal tournament yesterday for our tier one sponsor, Beyond (formerly Overstock), at their facility. Congratulations to Davin Kelly for going 4/4 to win the 10+5 tournament. And thanks to Beyond for sponsoring the Sligo Tournament 2024.
I am proud to announce that http://chess.ie is an official sponsor of the Sligo Tournament 2024. CM Adam Collins will be offering free game analysis at the event. If you need personalised chess lessons with an expert coach, see http://chess.ie.
I am proud to announce that Digital Game Technology is an official sponsor of The Sligo Tournament 2024. This is their inaugural tournament as a sponsor and we appreciate their support. If you need chess products, talk to Digital Game Technology.
I am pleased to announce the registration of English FM, Jonathan Pein. We are fortunate to have such a strong player join the Master section and we wish him the best of luck.
I am proud to announce that Chessable is an official sponsor of The Sligo Tournament 2024. This is the second year in row that they have sponsored and we appreciate their generosity. If you need chess science-backed learning techniques, talk to Chessable.
For €20, you can have your name or company and a photo or logo on a board number display and listed on the website. You can sponsor as many as you like. Support grassroots chess by emailing info@sligochessfestival.com for more information.
Early entry pricing ends this Saturday, December 2nd, and the number of discounted rooms at the Diamond Coast Hotel is limited and going fast. Register and book now to avoid disappointment.
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. We want the whole family to enjoy the weekend.
I am proud to announce that Sligo Credit Union is an official sponsor of the Sligo Tournament 2024. This is their inaugural tournament as a sponsor and we appreciate their generosity. If you need banking services, talk to Sligo Credit Union.
I am pleased to announce the registration of Swedish WIM, Irina Tetenkina. We are fortunate to have such a strong player join the Master section and we wish her the best of luck.
We are extremely excited to announce 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…
I am proud to announce that Abtran is an official sponsor of The Sligo Tournament 2024. This is the second year in row that they have sponsored and we appreciate their generosity. If you need Business Process Management services, talk to Abtran.
The Sligo Tournament 2024 will be 100% DGT smart boards. Yes, every player in every section will play on a smart board and have their games broadcast live online for their friends, family, and our Twitch commentators.
I am pleased to announce the registration of English GM, Daniel Gormally. We are fortunate to have such a strong player join the Master section and we wish him the best of luck.
I am pleased to announce the registration of Ukrainian IM, Oleg Gubanov. We are fortunate to have such a strong player join the Master section for the second year in a row and we wish him the best of luck.
I am proud to announce that DMac Media is an official sponsor of The Sligo Tournament 2024. This is the second year in row that they have sponsored the tournament and we appreciate their generosity. If you need a website, talk to DMac Media.
For those who would prefer video over audio, you can watch Tournament Director Craig DuBose’s interview with Ben Johnson on The Perpetual Chess Podcast YouTube channel by clicking here.
Tournament Director Craig DuBose was featured on the Perpetual Chess podcast. He and Ben discussed a variety of topics surrounding tournament organisation such a budgets, converting online players to OTB ones, and what motivates him. Check it out by clicking here.
I am happy to announce the release of our 2-minute promotional video for the Sligo Tournament. You can watch the short video on our YouTube channel by clicking here.
I am proud to announce that Liber Bookshop is an official sponsor of The Sligo Tournament 2024. This is the second year in row that they have sponsored the tournament and we appreciate their generosity. If you need a book, buy it from Liber Bookshop.
We are excited to announce the release of the documentary from the 2023 tournament. You can watch the documentary on our YouTube channel by clicking here.
We have secured the bank holiday weekend of February 2nd-4th for the 2024 tournament.