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Founded 1954

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Category: News

News items

Phibsboro won a trophy yesterday on the final day of the Heidenfeld Cup. Oisin O’Reilly won a board prize on 8.5 out of 11.

Posted on May 11, 2026 By admin
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Good night had by all at Round 5 of the Phibsboro RAPID championship.

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 By admin
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Christmas Blitz on Monday

Posted on December 11, 2025 By admin

Our Christmas Blitz will take place at the club on Monday 15th December at 7:45. Everyone welcome, including new members. Registration is €5, there will be lots of fun and prizes. See you there!

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RIP Bob Leggett

Posted on November 24, 2025 By admin

Everyone at Phibsboro Chess Club was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Leggett. Bob was a long time member of the club, who served as Club Secretary and on the committee for many years. A special memory for the club is when Bob captained the Bodley Cup winning team of 1986 (see below).

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Interested in Joining the Club?

Posted on September 2, 2024September 3, 2025 By admin

New members are always welcome!

We cater for players from beginner up to national competition standard. Anyone interested in joining the Chess Club should contact Brendan.

Brendan Clare

Email brenclare@gmail.com 087 6176729

 

Clareville Community Centre, Claremont Lawns, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 F8K1

Contact

Brendan Clare,  brenclare@gmail.com 087 6176729

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70 years young in 2024

Posted on January 29, 2024September 3, 2025 By admin

The club celebrates in 70th birthday this year. Events will be announced to recognise this.

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The 2023 AGM takes place on the 4th of September

Posted on August 9, 2023September 5, 2023 By admin

The 2023 AGM takes place on the 4th of September. All members are asked to attend. Prizes from the 2023 Club championships will be presented on the night. It is a good opportunity for members to play their annual club membership fees.

Team captains will be contacting members about forming teams for the  2023-24 Leinster League season.

As ever new members are welcome anytime. Contact Club Secretary Brendan Clare

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Chess Talk – thinking “One Step Beyond”

Posted on February 15, 2023March 21, 2023 By admin
You are invited to a chess talk in Clareville Community Centre on Monday 27th February  starting at 8pm.
Kevin Butler from our Heidenfeld team will make a presentation. Kevin has
played chess at the highest levels for many years. His talk will be of great interest to all players seeking to develop their  chess knowledge.
Looking forward to seeing you there on the night.
All the best,
Brendan Clare
Secretary
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Tonights Arena games on Chess.com

Posted on February 1, 2021 By admin

Hello club members,

The link for our online games on Monday the 1st of February is:  https://www.chess.com/live#r=896045
We begin at 7.30pm.
Have some good games.

Take care and stay safe,
Regards

Brendan & Tony
Club Competitions, News

Tonights Online Club Night

Posted on January 25, 2021February 1, 2021 By admin

Greetings Fellow Online Players,

The link for Monday night January 25th    is     https://www.chess.com/live#r=894518.
Games begin at 7.30pm. Enjoy the evening.
Take care.Stay safe,
Brendan Clare  Tony Mooney
Club Competitions, News

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Location

Clareville Community Centre, Claremont Lawns, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 F8K1.

Mondays (Except Bank Holidays) 7:30pm.

Contact Club Secretary:

Brendan Clare  brenclare@gmail.com
Ph. 087 6176729

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