Sligo Rapid Series - September
The Sligo Rapid Series & Rising Stars (Under 12) Series is a new five-tournament circuit organised by Sligo Chess Club, running throughout the 2026–27 season and culminating at the Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2027.
Event details
When
Sep 13, 2026
from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Where
Clayton Hotel Sligo, Clarion Road, Ballytivnan, Ballinode, Co. Sligo, F91 N8EF
Contact Name
Contact Phone
089 485 9892
This is the second of five standalone tournaments with an overall series championship:
Saturday, 15 August 2026: Mercy College, Sligo
Sunday, 13 September 2026: Clayton Hotel, Sligo
Sunday, 18 October 2026: Clayton Hotel, Sligo
Sunday, 15 November 2026: Clayton Hotel, Sligo
Saturday, 6 February 2027: Sligo Chess & Culture Festival
Two Sections:
Open Section (FIDE Rated)
Rising Stars (Under 12)
Time Control: 10 minutes plus a 5-second increment per move (10+5).
Rounds: 6
Tournament Day Schedule:
9:00am – 9:30am Arrival
9:30am – 10:30am Round 1
10:30am – 11:30am Round 2
11:30am – 12:30pm Round 3
12:30pm – 1:30pm Round 4
1:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch Break
2:30pm – 3:30pm Round 5
3:30pm – 4:30pm Round 6
4:30pm – 5:00pm Awards Ceremony
More information on the series and tournaments can be found at the tournament website.
