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Date: Saturday March 7th, 2026 from 10:30 to 15:30
Price:FIDE Tournament €16.0
Price:Non-FIDE Tournament €8.0
Venue: Nexus Hall - MTU Bishopstown Campus
Website: https://www.instagram.com/mtu_chess.league_cork/
MTU Chess Society proudly presents Rapid Royale on 15th November, from 10:30 PM to 15:30 PM at the MTU Bishopstown Campus, Student Centre (Eircode: T12 P928).
This year, Rapid Royale will host two tournaments side by side: FIDE-Rated and Non-FIDE, both featuring:
8 rounds of rapid chess
Time control: 10 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move
Official FIDE rules will be followed for the FIDE tournament; standard rules apply for the Non-FIDE tournament
Anyone looking to enter the FIDE-Rated Tournament will need a ICU membership or an international equivalent, Anyone with an official rapid FIDE is prohibited from entering the Non-FIDE tournament
Entry Fees:
FIDE-Rated Tournament:
5th February–15th February: €16
16th February–1st March: €20
2nd--6th March: €24
Non-FIDE Tournament:
5th February–15th February: €8
16th February–1st March: €10
2nd--6th March: €12
Both tournaments provide opportunities for players of all levels to compete, learn, and enjoy a full day of chess.
Organized by: MTU Chess Society
For queries: chesscork@mtusocieties.ie