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IOMCA League Championship 2026/27
IOMCA League Championship
The IOMCA League Championship will comprise of the following:
- Douglas Championship
- Manx Cup
- Manx Championship
- Respective Subsidiary Competitions
Participation Points
Points will be awarded upon completion of the relevant tournament:
- Douglas Championship: 3 points
- Manx Cup: 3 points
- Manx Plate: 2 points
- Manx Pool: 1 point
- Manx Championship: 3 points
- Candidates: 2 points
- Challengers: 1 point
Match Result Points
Points will also be awarded for individual game results:
- Win: 1 point
- Draw: ½ point
- Loss: 0 points
- Results from qualifying rounds will not to be included.
The league table will be published on the website and updated weekly.
2026/27 Douglas Championship
Status:
In Progress
Type:
Swiss
Venue:
PromSpace, Loch Promenade, Douglas
Organizer:
Brian Woodard
Entries Open:
2nd September 2026
Entries Close:
1st October 2026
Entry Fees:
Free
*Manx Cup Qualifying Round 2026/27
Status:
Upcoming
Type:
Other
Venue:
PromSpace, Loch Promenade, Douglas
Organizer:
Brian Woodard
Entries Open:
10th November 2026
Entries Close:
1st December 2026
Entry Fees:
Free
Upcoming Chess Events
Events for October 2026 and November 2026
Oct 20
Tue
Oct 27
Tue
Nov 3
Tue
Nov 10
Tue
Nov 17
Tue
Nov 24
Tue
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