Rapid U12 (Rising Stars) The Rising Stars (Under 12) is a seven-round rapid tournament for younger and developing players, taking place on Saturday, 6 February at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo. Played alongside the FIDE-rated Rapid Open, Rising Stars provides a fun, welcoming and supportive environment for children who are new to tournament chess or…
Rapid Open The Rapid Open is a seven-round FIDE-rated tournament played at 10+5, taking place on Saturday, 6 February at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo. The tournament also serves as the final event of the 2026–27 Sligo Rapid Series, bringing the series to a close at the Sligo Chess & Culture Festival. You don’t need…
Blitz Open The Blitz Open is an 11-round FIDE-rated blitz tournament played at 3+2, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo. With the tournament finishing in the early afternoon, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the wider festival programme. Staying after the Weekender? Explore The Chess Weekender Plus → Dates…
9-Round Open The 9-Round Open is a nine-round FIDE- and ICU-rated classical tournament, played over seven days at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo. With a 90+30 time control and a schedule designed to leave time to experience Sligo and the wider festival, it combines serious tournament chess with a week on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.…
Weekender The Weekender is a five-round, FIDE- and ICU-rated classical tournament played across five rating sections at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo. All games are played at a time control of 90+30. Want to make a full Bank Holiday weekend of your trip? Explore The Chess Weekender Plus → Dates & Venue Friday, 29 January…