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♟️ Sligo Rapid Series #4 – Clayton Hotel, SligoThe finish line is in sight!
Join us for the fourth and penultimate event of the Sligo Rapid Series as the battle for the overall series titles reaches its most exciting stage.
With just one tournament remaining after this, every point matters. Whether you're leading the standings, looking to climb the leaderboard, or joining the series for the first time, there's still everything to play for.
Tournament Details
📅 Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
📍 Venue: Clayton Hotel, Sligo
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sections
♟️ Open (FIDE-rated)
Open to players of all ages and ratings.
An excellent opportunity to improve your FIDE rapid rating.
🌟 Rising Stars (Under 12)
Designed for young players developing their tournament experience.
A friendly and supportive environment with no previous rating required.
About the Series
The Sligo Rapid Series consists of five tournaments running from August 2026 to February 2027, culminating in the Grand Final during the Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2027.
Players earn points at every event towards the overall series standings, with cash prizes in the Open Series and trophies in the Rising Stars Series.
Even if you haven't played in the earlier tournaments, you're very welcome to join us and enjoy a fantastic day of chess.
Why Play?
✅ Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
✅ Professionally organised tournament
✅ Six rounds of rapid chess (10 minutes + 5 seconds increment)
✅ Individual tournament prizes
✅ Overall series leaderboard
Whether you're fighting for series points, improving your rapid rating, or simply looking for a great day of chess, we'd love to welcome you to Sligo!
Register now:
🌐 https://www.icu.ie/events/2304
Learn more about the Sligo Rapid Series:
🌐 https://sligochessfestival.com/sligo-rapid-series
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Event venue
Clayton Hotel Sligo, Clarion Hotel, Clarion Road, Sligo, County Sligo, F91 N8EF, Ireland
Tickets
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