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Welcome to Cavan Chess Congress

January 25th - 26th 2025

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Three Sections

Beginners / Intermediate / Masters Section (1900+)

Paud O'Reilly and Rick Lewis watching Sai Prakash winner of the second Cavan Crystal Chess Congress in 1973

Generous Prize Fund

IM Mark Quinn coaching chess

New Masters Section - 1900+

Take on Titled Players!

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At The Cavan Crystal Hotel

Cavan Town, Co. Cavan

Welcome to Cavan Chess Congress

Latest update for for 2025 tournament

This coming January 25th – 26th 2025 sees the third edition of the 21st Century Cavan Chess Congress which resumed in 2023 after a break of forty-three years! Our venue once again is The Cavan Crystal Hotel and the tournament welcomes Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced chess players. There will be fierce competition and heaps of fun as well as the opportunity to take on or watch Titled Players in the new 2000+ Masters Section!

Tournament Organisers: Adrian & Team
Tournament Controller: Ivan Baburin

Generous Prize Fund-
To be conf. 15th Oct

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Playing schedule:
3 rounds on Saturday, 2 on Sunday
ICU & FIDE rated

Timetable:
Round 1 – Saturday 10:30am 
Round 2 – Saturday 2:30pm 
Round 3 – Saturday 6:30pm 
Round 4  – Sunday 10am
Round 5 – Sunday 2pm

Time control:
75 minutes+ 15 second increment per move.

Chess Boards, Sets & Clocks provided.

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For a chance to be part of this exciting new chapter of the Cavan Chess Congress please register and enter via the Irish Chess Union website from the 15th October 2024

The Congress Organizers from 1972 & 2023 at the playing hall.

This year’s Cavan Chess Congress comprises of three sections including a new Masters Section with Titled Players.

Beginners
Intermediate
Masters: (1990+ Elo)

Each participant will play five rounds over two days, unless there is an uneven number when a bye will be given. 

There will be a generous prize fund which will be confirmed by the 15th October 2024.  We hope to welcome once again all you budding chess stars we saw last year at this year’s Cavan Chess Congress 2025.  To find out more about this and future events join our mailing list today

The Cavan Chess Tournament began in December 1972 soon after the formation of Cavan Chess Club…

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Our Venue: The Cavan Crystal Hotel

Nestled in the heart of the stunning lake county The Cavan Crystal Hotel is ideally situated in close proximity to many different tourist attractions. We are the closest four-star property to Cavan Town and only a short stroll away from all that the town has to offer. 

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Relax and unwind in our award-winning Zest Health & Fitness Club which includes 18 metre Swimming Pool and fully equipped Gymnasium.
Enjoy delicious food from our extensive Bar Menu or a cocktail in our Atrium Bar! 

The Cavan Crystal Hotel,
Cavan Town,
Co. Cavan

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