IOM Chess Association & IOM International Chess Limited

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We play competitive chess – but its not that serious.
We meet at 7.15pm on Tuesday nights from September through to March.

FIDE Laws of Chess 1st January 2023              IOM Chess Club Code of Conduct

Workshop – 24th November 2026

Silvester – end game studies and classical model games.

Jim – tactical motifs with puzzle solving.

Attendees.

  • Mark McCarrick
  • Simon Hogan
  • Brian Woodard
  • David Dunkley
  • Naomi Corlett
  • Jack Hay
  • Harry Quayle
  • Tony Robinson
  • Rosie Robinson
  • Alexander Jackson
  • Howard Dobson
  • Antony Jackson

Workshop – 1st December 2026

Keith – selection of games from the Olympiad 2026.

Henrik – his memborable games, reminiscent of Bobby Fischer!

Attendees.

  • Mark McCarrick
  • Simon Hogan
  • Brian Woodard
  • David Dunkley
  • Naomi Corlett
  • Jack Hay
  • Harry Quayle
  • Tony Robinson
  • Rosie Robinson
  • Alexander Jackson
  • Howard Dobson
  • Antony Jackson

IOMCA League Championship 2026/27

 

IOMCA League Championship

The IOMCA League Championship will comprise of the following:

  • Douglas Championship
  • Manx Cup
  • Manx Championship
  • Respective Subsidiary Competitions

Participation Points

Points will be awarded upon completion of the relevant tournament:

  • Douglas Championship: 3 points
  • Manx Cup: 3 points
  • Manx Plate: 2 points
  • Manx Pool: 1 point
  • Manx Championship: 3 points
  • Candidates: 2 points
  • Challengers: 1 point

Match Result Points

Points will also be awarded for individual game results:

  • Win: 1 point
  • Draw: ½ point
  • Loss: 0 points
  • Results from qualifying rounds will not to be included.

The league table will be published on the website and updated weekly.

2026/27 Douglas Championship

Status: In Progress
Type: Swiss
Venue: PromSpace, Loch Promenade, Douglas
Organizer: Brian Woodard
Entries Open: 2nd September 2026
Entries Close: 1st October 2026
Entry Fees: Free
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*Manx Cup Qualifying Round 2026/27

Status: Upcoming
Type: Other
Venue: PromSpace, Loch Promenade, Douglas
Organizer: Brian Woodard
Entries Open: 10th November 2026
Entries Close: 1st December 2026
Entry Fees: Free
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Upcoming Chess Events

Events for October 2026 and November 2026

Oct 20
Tue

2026/27 Douglas Championship Round 3 (2026/27 Douglas Championship)

7:30 pm
Round
Oct 27
Tue

2026/27 Douglas Championship Round 4 (2026/27 Douglas Championship)

7:30 pm
Round
Nov 3
Tue

2026/27 Douglas Championship Round 5 (2026/27 Douglas Championship)

7:30 pm
Round
Nov 10
Tue

2026/27 Douglas Championship Round 6 (2026/27 Douglas Championship)

7:30 pm
Round
Nov 17
Tue

2026/27 Douglas Championship Round 7 (2026/27 Douglas Championship)

7:30 pm
Round
Nov 24
Tue

Club Night/Analysis/Social

7:30 pm
Meeting
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