The Irish Times

‘You quickly learn that you’ve got to toughen up. You’ll have to stand up to some pressure’

Ireland’s only chess grandmaster, Alexander Baburin, on what the game teaches its players

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00

Popularity of chess growing in Ireland thanks to Netflix series and lockdowns

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 19:34

Thanks to The Queen’s Gambit and talented Irish players, chess is growing in popularity here

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00

Teachers say the game is boosting children’s concentratrion and social skills. Is it time to make it part of the curriculum?

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 00:00

It’s lashing outside in West Cork – time to get cosy and roll the dice at the Clonakilty Board Games Festival

Thu Feb 27 2014 - 17:12

It’s lashing outside in West Cork – time to get cosy and roll the dice at the Clonakilty Board Games Festival

Fri Feb 14 2014 - 00:00

Union to take statements from players at centre of controversy

Thu Apr 25 2013 - 06:00

Boy alleged to have gone to toilet 20 times during game

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 09:29