Irish Chess Union

Ireland’s only chess grandmaster, Alexander Baburin, on what the game teaches its players

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Popularity of chess growing in Ireland thanks to Netflix series and lockdowns

Thanks to The Queen’s Gambit and talented Irish players, chess is growing in popularity here

Teachers say the game is boosting children’s concentratrion and social skills. Is it time to make it part of the curriculum?

It’s lashing outside in West Cork – time to get cosy and roll the dice at the Clonakilty Board Games Festival

It’s lashing outside in West Cork – time to get cosy and roll the dice at the Clonakilty Board Games Festival

Union to take statements from players at centre of controversy

Boy alleged to have gone to toilet 20 times during game