Monthly Archives: December 2007

Christmas Pictures

Posted on December 29, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Liam King has sent in several photos from the Christmas blitz night held on Thursday 20th December last. Players warm up Atanas in mid speech amuses Jack John Burns and son Johnny Jack Killane congratulates Roland McGrann Brendan Meghan, winner … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

The annual Rathmines Christmas blitz was held last night. The night was a great success, partly thanks to the generous prizes from the committee and donations by several players, but also to the general good humour and seasonal cheer.

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Cork Congress 2008

Posted on December 19, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Message from Michael Bradley, Tournament co-director, Cork Congress This is your advance warning for the 2008 Cork Congress held at the Gresham Metropole Hotel weekend 28th-30th March 2008. Already we have 3 GMs confirmed for the tournament and our favourably … Continue reading →

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The second-last mistake

Posted on December 18, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Brady (1512) vs. Scannell (1786) Armstrong Cup, Rathmines A vs. Dublin, Board 7. This is a game I (Scannell) should have lost, after playing a couple of stunningly inept moves in the opening. It is not particularly well-played by either … Continue reading →

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Armstrong B vs. Kilkenny with report

Posted on December 17, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Report from Michael Kennedy, captain of Rathmines As expected, we were well beaten 5.5 – 2.5 by top-of-the-table Kilkenny on Saturday. Peter fixed his game with Heidenfeld for the previous Thursday.  I popped into the club quite late that evening … Continue reading →

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Ennis Shield result v. Wicklow

Posted on December 17, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Played Saturday 15th December in Wicklow. Wicklow versus Rathmines 1 S Duffy 1913 1 – 0 Peter Bishop 1392 2 S Cullen 1400 0.5 – 0.5 Dave O’Connell 1394 3 E Humphrey 1372 0 – 1 Paul Mogerley 1340 4 E O’Conchobair … Continue reading →

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Heidenfeld Rnd 6 vs. Kilkenny

Posted on December 17, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Kilkenny visited Rathmines on Saturday 15th December in the sixth round of the Heidenfeld. The match ended in a 4 -4 draw. Rathmines versus Kilkenny: 1 Philip Doyle 1709 1 – 0 Stephen Roe 1645 2 John Crowley 1682 0 … Continue reading →

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Armstrong A team vs. Dublin

Posted on December 15, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

This match was held last Thursday night, 13th December. As usual, the Rathmines team displayed strength in depth, with quite an advantage on the bottom boards in terms of rating. The top boards were a little more even however. Dublin were forced … Continue reading →

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Christmas Blitz

Posted on December 10, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

The Christmas Blitz is being held on Thursday, 20th December. All members are very welcome! There will be prizes of bottles of wine, chocolates, and biscuits. (Members are encouraged to bring extra prizes too, if they wish to donate them…).

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League round up

Posted on December 4, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

The Leinster chess league controller is doing an excellent job of keeping the league’s website up to date. Here’s a quick review of where all the Rathmines teams stand, beginning with the Armstrong Cup A and B teams… At first, … Continue reading →

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Instructive endgame

Posted on December 3, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Some Thoughts on My Game at Gonzaga, by Peter Bishop I was playing as black on Board 8 in the Armstrong clash against highly-rated Gonzaga. The following is the position at the end of move 13 with White to move: … Continue reading →

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Gonzaga v. B team report

Posted on December 3, 2007 by rathmineschessclub

Armstrong Result: Gonzaga 5 – 3 Rathmines B (see full results here…) Report from Michael Kennedy, Rathmines B team captain. A so-so result the other night as we were edged out by a higher rated Gonzaga team, but at least … Continue reading →

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