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Isle of Man Chess Club
We play competitive chess – but its not that serious.
We meet at 7.15pm on Tuesday nights from September through to March.
The 2026 International Chess Olympiad Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Random Draw 14th April 2026. Three places available nine in the draw!
The team currently selected to represent the Isle of Man Chess Club
Manx Cup Final
Congratulations to John Costello (Black) on defeating Brian Towers (White) in the Manx
Cup Final to qualify to represent the Isle of Man Olympiad Team in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, September 2026.
2/4/26 – dd
2025 / 26 Manx Lightning
Status:
In Progress
Type:
Round Robin
Playoff night 14th April 2026 plus Pizza with Olympiad Draw !!!
Keith Allen - 20 Board Simul - Tuesday 14th April 2026
Status:
Entries Open
Type:
Other
Don't forget the Olympiad Draw and the Pizza !!!
Rapid Play Weekender - Sunday 17th May 2026
Status:
Entries Open
Type:
Swiss
Classic chess swiss tournament over two days
2025/26 Summer Weekender 25th and 26th July 2026
Status:
Upcoming
Type:
Swiss
More details to follow shortly
Upcoming Chess Events
Events for April 2026 and May 2026
May 17
Sun
Rapid Play Weekender (Tournament)
9:30 am
Round
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Current Champions
2025/2026
| Tournament | Champion |
|---|---|
| Douglas Championship | Keith Allen |
| Manx Championship | Keith Allen |
| Candidates | Sandor Talas |
| Challengers | Jack Hay |
| Manx Cup | John Costello |
| Manx Plate | Glenn Cross |
| Manx Pool | Kyle Cross |
| Manx Blitz | Silvester Sipos |
