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Chess FAQs
Should I join..?
Yes :)
How do I join for the Leinster League?
Firstly, an ICU chess membership is necessary and can be purchased through icu.ie for €20 at current student rate. The join either the A team or B team and play in the fixtures held during the year! It is a classical time format and rated, featuring 60¦30 games.
Club Schedule...
Tuesdays 6-8pm, Tsi028 Wednesdays 6-8pm, JHL5 Fridays online on chess.com (times vary- join our Whatsapp group for further details) Saturdays online on Lishogi.org (times vary- join our Whatsapp group for further details)
How can I find out more?
We have everything on our personal website: https://maynoothuniversitychessclub.weebly.com/ Everything can be found by navigating through this website including Groupchats, our Instagram account, and much more!
How do I join?
Becoming a member is simple! The entry fee is €3 for the year! This covers you for all events and activities. Simply pay online on MuLife and turn up!
What competitive aspects take place
If you're willing to delve into the sharper aspects of the game, look no further! This year (24/25) will see two teams participate in the Leinster League competition. In-house tournaments and Intervarsity events is also on the cards!
I cannot make it to the in-person events...
That's no problem at all! Our online activities held on a Friday evening and Saturday evening for this very purpose. If you're commuting or travelling far, or perhaps it is just a little too late for you, we hope you can make the online events instead!
Does the club hold lessons?
Yes! Our theory sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm on a weekly basis!
I don't know how to play chess...
That's absolutelty fine! You don't have to be a GM to join, nor have any experience at the game to start delving into chess as a whole, Our experienced team will show you the ropes and together with our weekly acticities, this will give you a better feel for the game of chess!
What does the club do?
Hello there and welcome! We help form or a hobby or get you back into the game once again. Here at the club we cater to all aspects of chess, both casual and competitive!

All Chess Fixtures

This is a PAST fixture
For archive information only!

Celbridge B V Maynooth A

ICU Leinster League 2024/25
Date Sat 14th Dec 2024
Start 14:30
Type AWAY Fixture

ICU Leinster League 2024/25 Fixture

Celbridge B V Maynooth A

Location: Clane, Kildare

This is a PAST fixture
For archive information only!

5 0

Ballinasloe V Maynooth B

ICU Leinster League 2024/25
Date Sat 30th Nov 2024
Start 14:30
Type AWAY Fixture

ICU Leinster League 2024/25 Fixture

Ballinasloe V Maynooth B

Location: TUS Midlands, Athlone, Westmeath

This is a PAST fixture
For archive information only!

5 0

Maynooth A V Drumlish

ICU Leinster League 2024/25
Date Sat 9th Nov 2024
Start 14:30
Type HOME Fixture

ICU Leinster League 2024/25 Fixture

Maynooth A V Drumlish

Location: TSI028

This is a PAST fixture
For archive information only!

2 3

Curragh A V Maynooth A

ICU Leinster League 2024/25
Date Sat 2nd Nov 2024
Start 14:30
Type AWAY Fixture

ICU Leinster League 2024/25 Fixture

Curragh A V Maynooth A

Location: Suncroft, Kildare

This is a PAST fixture
For archive information only!

5 0

Maynooth A, Maynooth B V Maynooth B

ICU Leinster League 2024/25
Date Sat 12th Oct 2024
Start 14:30
Type HOME Fixture

ICU Leinster League 2024/25 Fixture

Maynooth A, Maynooth B V Maynooth B

Location: TSI028

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