Monthly Archives: November 2007

Heidenfeld result vs Inchicore

Posted on November 30, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

The final match result was a 4-4 draw (Inchicore were at home). Inchicore vs. Rathmines, Heidenfeld, 29th November 2007. Liam Porter 1836 1 – 0 Philip Doyle 1709 Sean Murphy 1775 1 – 0 John Crowley 1682 Andrew Rodger 1539 0.5 … Continue reading →

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Rathmines B result vs. Gonzaga in Armstrong Cup

Posted on November 30, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Gonzaga won 5-3.  Gonzaga vs. Rathmines B, Armstrong Cup, Round 5, 29th November 2007. 1 Andrew Cooper 2148 1 – 0 Abul Kalam N/A 2 Gordon Freeman 2074 0.5 – 0.5 Peter Cafolla 1989 3 Ray Byrne 1949 0.5 – … Continue reading →

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Phibsboro beat Rathmines 5-1 in Ennis Shield

Posted on November 28, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Phibsboro vs. Rathmines, Monday 26th November 2007 Report from Peter Bishop, the Rathmines non-playing captain (with edits…) 1 Michael Delaney 1717 0 -1 Atanas Kouhtev 1409 2 John O’Brien 1706 1 – 0 Dave O’Connell 1397 3 Conor Gilmer 1686 … Continue reading →

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Ladder Competition

Posted on November 25, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Details about the Rathmines Ladder Competition are now on a new page on the site. Peter Bishop kindly sent in a description of the rules and the advantages of competing…Click Here.

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Armstrong A team vs. Elm Mount B

Posted on November 23, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Elm Mount B are struggling at the bottom of the top Leinster league, so it was no surprise that the reigning champions, Rathmines A, scored a comprehensive 6-2 victory. We took straight wins on the top six boards, with (in board order … Continue reading →

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Ennis Shield result

Posted on November 19, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Rathmines vs. Naomh Barrog in the Ennis Shield, Tuesday 13th November Atanas Kouhtev 0 / 1 M. King Dave O’Connell 1 / 0 B. Plummer Paul Mogerley ½ / ½ M. O’Dwyer Kannika Koomvilai 0 / 1 J. O’Driscoll Una … Continue reading →

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Heidenfeld vs. Elm Mount

Posted on November 16, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Rathmines 3.5 – 4.5 Elm Mount, played 15th November 2007. Round 4. Team Captain: John Maher. John Crowley 1682 0 – 1 Sean Loftus 1596 Peter Lynch 1630 0.5 – 0.5 Gerry Barry 1705  Pat McEvoy 1566 0.5 – 0.5 Eugene McMorrow 1535  John O’Connell  1468 0 – 1 Ray Dunne 1581 Nicky Pierce 1456 1 – 0 Eugene … Continue reading →

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Atanas, tactical wizard…

Posted on November 15, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Walking through the assembled games last night, when the Armstrong B team were playing Dun Laoghaire, the Ennis side were also playing. Nominally lower rated, they play with the same concentration, intensity, and not a lack of skill either. Atanas’s … Continue reading →

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Rathmines B against Dun Laoghaire in Armstrong

Posted on November 14, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Rathmines vs. Dun Laoghaire 1 Abul Kalam 2147 0 – 1 Fox, Anthony 2030 2 Peter Cafolla 1989 1 – 0 Lane, John 1951 3 David Goggins 1834 0 – 1 Palmer, Bernard 1917 4 John Aherne 1803 (w/o) 0 – … Continue reading →

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Chess diagram generator

Posted on November 8, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

I’m writing this posting because I have struggled with the issue of diagrams of games for a few weeks now. Having found what I think is an elegant and time-saving solution, I’d like to pass on the information. If you … Continue reading →

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Christmas time again…

Posted on November 7, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

The committee met last night and decided to host the traditional Christmas Blitz tournament on the last Thursday before Christmas, so that is Thursday 20th December. Put this is your diary! This is normally one of the really big nights … Continue reading →

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Heidenfeld, Drogheda vs. Rathmines

Posted on November 6, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

 Match results for Saturday 3rd November 2007. A 5.5 to 2.5 loss for the Rathmines team.   Kieran Rogers 1770           1/2 – 1/2         John Crowley 1682  Donal O’Boyle 1750                1 – 0            Peter Lynch 1630 Rick Goetzee 1698                 1 – 0             … Continue reading →

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Rathmines A beat Phibsboro’s A in Armstrong

Posted on November 6, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Last night, Monday 5th November, saw the clash of the reigning Leinster champions – Rathmines – against the current leaders of the Armstrong, Phibsboro. With a few players missing, Phibsboro were under-strength, while Rathmines were lucky to be able to field … Continue reading →

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Ennis Shield, Longford v Rathmines

Posted on November 5, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Report by Peter Bishop, captain of the Rathmines team Rathmines were beat 2-4 by Longford on Saturday 3rd November Longford                                       Rathmines 1 Paddy Divilly 1490       1/2 – 1/2      Dave O’Connell 1394 2 P J Reilly 1435              1/2 – 1/2      Peter Bishop 1392 3 Steve Maycock UG       1/2 – 1/2     Paul Mogerley 1340 … Continue reading →

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Armstrong report for TCD v B team

Posted on November 2, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Report from Michael Kennedy, captain of the Rathmines B team in the Armstrong. Rathmines B went down to a narrow 3.5 – 4.5 defeat at the hands of Dublin University in the Armstrong Cup on Tuesday, 30-Oct-07. It was billed … Continue reading →

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