Registration closes on Janaury 30th, 2025, at 8pm.
Tournament Details
You can find all of the essential information on the tournament here.
Mission
We provide a premium tournament experience to players and their families. We treat every player like a professional and every family member like a special guest. We want the players to feel professional and play their best possible chess. We also ensure that their family members are kept comfortable and entertained so they’ll continue to come back, year after year.
Testimonials
FM Jonathan Pein
2023 Master Section Winner
I would say by far this is the most professional weekender I’ve been to. I’ve been to tournaments all over the world, in three different continents, and this is by far the nicest weekender I’ve ever seen. The players get treated with great respect, the conditions are lovely, the hotel was very nice, and everything’s really nice.
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Vladimir Mabhena
Three-Time Sligo Tournament Player
(The) Sligo Tournament should be the measuring stick on how to host chess tournaments in Ireland.
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Denis O’Connell
Three-Time Sligo Tournament Player
First-class organisation, strict anti-cheating measures, and everyone on the committee was very helpful. Colm O’Muireagain was a pleasant and efficient arbiter. And of course, Craig DuBose ran the tournament so well and as the marketing promised, made everyone feel like a professional chess player.
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Niall O’Shea
Three-Time Sligo Tournament Player
The best tournament in Ireland at present. Lots of little extras made it a great tournament… All fantastic. The reduced rate hotel rooms were also very much appreciated. Tournament and hotel staff were 10/10.
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Daire Barns
Parent
The tournament was the most professional one we have attended in Ireland so far. The playing area was a pleasure to be in. Plenty of space and natural light. The name tags with the players country flag were a lovely touch with many taking them home as souvenirs. We absolutely loved the live boards and…
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John Loughran
One-Time Sligo Tournament Player
(My favourite aspect of the tournament was) space, space and space! (Also,) The good organisation, name cards, timely pairings, multiple helpers (Sandra etc.), good arbiter, phone policy and how it was dealt with. Multiple prizes including ladies prizes and grading prizes.
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