Wicklow Junior Chess

Results of last Saturday's Tournament as follows:-

1st Daniel Afanasiev Elioutine 6/6
2nd Rostyk Lehostaiev 5/6
3rd Michael AAfanasiev Elioutin 5/6

Best Under 8 Leo Cam 5/6
Best Under 10 Aahil Mohammed 4/6
Best Under 12 Ely Gao 5/6
Best Under 14 Theo Scanlon Gleeson 5/6
Best Under 16 Finn Murphy 4/6

Congratulations to all the prize winners but a special mention for 5 year old Charvith Sariputi. He only entered the competition on round 2 replacing a no show and received an incredible 4/5 in his remaining games, truly amazing. Thanks again for all the positive comments. We have fantastic young chess talent, as demonstrated in this Event.

Wicklow Summer Junior Chess Tournament 20/6/26

The trophies have arrived for next Saturday's Tournament. Thanks to everyone that entered. I hope you'll all have a great and enjoyable day!

♟️☀️ Summer Wicklow Junior Chess Tournament 2026 – Don’t Miss Out! ☀️♟️
Only a few weeks to go until the Summer Wicklow Junior Chess Tournament 2026 and registrations are already coming in!
Whether your child is just learning the game or looking to gain valuable tournament experience, this event is the perfect opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and enjoy a fun afternoon of competitive chess.
🏆 Trophies, certificates & spot prizes to be won ♟️ 6-round rapid Swiss tournament 👦👧 Ages 6–16 ⭐ Suitable for beginners and improvers 📊 Maximum rating: 1500
📅 Saturday, June 20th, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 O'Shea's / The Forge (Upstairs), Wicklow Town
💶 Entry Fee: €15 per player
We've also added some fantastic prizes and chess-themed goodies for participants, including chess boards, caps, pens, and special keepsakes!
⚠️ Pre-registration is essential and places are limited. Payment secures your child's spot.
📧 To register or for any questions, email: [email protected]
Please share with friends, family, schools, and local chess enthusiasts. We look forward to welcoming young players from across Wicklow and beyond for an exciting afternoon of chess!
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Some nice spot prizes for the Chess Tournament on Sat 20th of June. Spread the news!

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Manori Dulanjika Ruwanpura, Paddy Flannery

Another great Junior Chess Event on Sat June 20th.