Monthly Archives: January 2009

Here’s the scorecard from Wednesday night’s Armstrong match, 28th January. Rathmines B scored their first, and very impressive, match win of the season. Report from Michael: Just a few words about what remember, the win came as a complete surprise … Continue reading →

O’Hanlon Cup, Board 6, 13 January 2009 White: Kelvin Shunjie Koh (rating 1152) Dublin University Black: Ed Cunningham (rating 966) Rathmines Replay Game Here A really good game from Ed, featuring a well-executed king hunt and mating attack. Ed’s comments … Continue reading →

The Armstrong A team were due to play their round 8 against Malahide on Monday 26th January. It has now been moved back to Monday 2nd February.

Played 10-01-09 BALBRIGGAN RATHMINES 1.Daniel J. Fajinhi U.G. 1-0 Ed Cunningham 966 2.Kieran Howley 1016 1-0 Johannah Lowry O’Reilly 700 3.Michael Eyers 980 1/2-1/2 Shane Hall 728 4.Paul Bellew 788 1-0 Dee Mowlds 700 5.Peter Kennon U.G. 1-0 Walk Over

There will be a Memorial Rapidplay Event for Philip Hogarty on Saturday, April 4th in the Teachers Club in Dublin. Entry fee will be 20 euro and all proceeds will go towards making this tournament an annual event. Registration will start … Continue reading →

The Annual Rathmines blitz tournament kicks off again this month. This is held over three nights, each of nine games. There will be prizes for Senior, Intermediate, and Junior levels, but all players are mixed into a single competition. John … Continue reading →

Here’s the Armstrong scorecard from Rathmines B vs Malahide 13-Jan-09: Rathmines B vs Malahide 1 Abul Kalam 2059 0 – 1 Justin Daly 1877 2 David Goggins 1876 0.5 – 0.5 Frank McMahon 1855 3 John Burns 1774 0 – … Continue reading →

It’s a new year and a new beginning. The leagues have reached the Round 7 stage and all teams are in play next week. The club re-opens tomorrow night (Tuesday, 5th January) and the first home match is scheduled for … Continue reading →