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Welcome to \nCavan Chess Congress <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Latest update for for 2026 tournament
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This coming March 7th – 8th 2026 sees the fourth 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 players of all levels from beginner to advanced. There will be fierce competition and heaps of fun as well as the opportunity to take on or watch Titled Players in the new 1850+ Masters Section!<\/b><\/p>

Tournament Organisers: <\/b>Tony & Team
Tournament Controller: <\/b>Ivan Baburin<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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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 at the following link:<\/strong><\/p>

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Playing schedule:<\/b><\/p>

Challengers & Major
<\/b>3 rounds on Saturday, 2\u00a0on Sunday
ICU rated<\/p>

Timetable:<\/b>
Round 1 \u2013 Saturday 10:30am\u00a0
Round 2 \u2013 Saturday 2:30pm\u00a0
Round 3 \u2013 Saturday 6:30pm\u00a0
Round 4\u00a0 \u2013 Sunday 10.30am
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<\/b>75 minutes+ 15 second increment per move.<\/p>

Masters
2 rounds on Saturday, 2 rounds on Sunday
ICU and FIDE rated<\/b><\/p>

Masters Time control:
<\/b>Time control: 90 mins plus 30 seconds increment.<\/span><\/p>

Round 1 \u2013 Saturday 11am\u00a0
Round 2 \u2013 Saturday 4pm\u00a0
Round 3\u00a0 \u2013 Sunday 10am
Round 4 \u2013 Sunday 3pm<\/b><\/p>

Kids Unrated Beginner’s Rapid:
Sunday 12-3pm; 6 rounds
10 Euros (enter & pay cash on the day)<\/strong><\/p>

Note: Kids participating in the fun 6-round rapid do not have to be ICU members.<\/em><\/p>

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This year’s\u00a0Cavan Chess Congress<\/b>\u00a0comprises three sections.<\/span><\/p>

Challengers<\/span>: Unrated to 1550 Elo
<\/b><\/span>5 rounds, ICU rated
<\/span>Time control: 75 mins plus 15 seconds increment<\/span><\/p>

Major:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a01500 – 1900<\/strong> Elo
<\/strong>5 rounds, ICU rated.
Time control: 75 mins plus 15 seconds increment<\/span><\/p>

Masters<\/b>: 1850+ Elo
<\/b>4 rounds, ICU & FIDE rated.
<\/span>Time control: 90 mins plus 30 seconds increment.<\/span><\/p>

Each participant in the Challengers or Major will play five rounds over two days unless there is an uneven number when a bye will be given.\u00a0 E<\/span>ach participant in the Masters will play four rounds over two days unless there is an uneven number when a bye will be given.<\/span><\/p>

Total prize fund of\u00a0\u20ac3000<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 Terms and Conditions apply.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Entry Fees:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

\u20ac40<\/strong> (early bird entry until Wed 25th Feb 2026)
\u20ac50<\/strong> (from Thu 26th Feb 2026)
\u20ac25\u00a0<\/b>(Kids 2-day rate\/\u00a0\u20ac<\/strong>20<\/strong> early bird entry until Wed 25th Feb 2026!)
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The Cavan Chess Tournament began in December 1972 soon after the formation of Cavan Chess Club…<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Venue:\nThe Cavan \nCrystal Hotel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nestled in the heart of the stunning lake county\u00a0<\/i>The Cavan Crystal Hotel<\/a>\u00a0is 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.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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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.
<\/i><\/span>Enjoy delicious food from our extensive Bar Menu or a cocktail in our Atrium Bar!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>

The Cavan Crystal Hotel,<\/strong>
Cavan Town,<\/strong>
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