The Smithfield Special returns on Sunday, 20th October 2024. Join us in the offices of Workday in Smithfield, Dublin 7, for a day of rated games at shorter time controls.

The Smithfield Special is self-paired — when you’re finished your game, just look for another opponent and start again, or put your name on the list and wait for a challenge.

Entry is free, though the membership of the IGA is required. Tea, coffee and pizzas will be provided.

The strongest players in Ireland have already registered: Zhang Fengyin (5D), and Lu Xinqun (4D), so don’t delay your registration via the Google Form.

The registration will be closed on Thursday 17th October.

Full details, including provisional dates for the rest of 2024.