Monthly Archives: January 2010

Kieran O’Riordan vs. Jack Killane Game annotated by Jack. This game was in round 3 of the Kilkenny Major 2009 (which Jack won – ed). My opponent is a young player from Cork.  Ruy Lopez, Open Variation 1. e4 e5, 2. … Continue reading →

Stephan has recommended that people book directly with the hotel, over the hotel’s website, rather than group book. Apparently, group booking is more expensive, rather than less expensive! You can access their booking forms here: Ibis Centrum, Ghent I have already … Continue reading →

Here’s the result of the Heidenfeld match Rathmines A vs. Curragh, played Saturday 23-Jan-10: Bd Rathmines A ICU no. Rating Result Curragh ICU no. Rating 1 David Goggins 1817 0.5 – 0.5 Richard Arundell 1918 2 Leon Fagan 1790 0 … Continue reading →

The Kieran Cranny Perpetual Trophy Blitz tournament kicked off last night in fine fashion. There was a great turnout of 20 players. Without the absent Killian Delaney and Mindaugas Janusaitis, winners over the last three years, the competition looked very … Continue reading →

The ICU has updated ratings for some players. I am not sure why they’ve included only these players and why some ratings have remained static. ICU No. Name Rating Games Club 318 Delaney, John (FM)  2211   Rathmines 159 Cafolla, … Continue reading →

Plans for going to Belgium are well advanced. Many people have already booked their 6.50am (yawn!) flights. They’re still incredibly cheap (I checked about 2 days ago) – around 100 euros all inclusive for return flights. It looks likely that … Continue reading →

Armstrong A game on Thursday 14th January against Gonzaga has been postponed due to worries about the weather. The next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd, vs. Kilkenny, at home. Drogheda vs Rathmines A in the Heidenfeld (Sat 9th Jan … Continue reading →

There’s one guaranteed way to heat those cold bones up…blitz! The dates for our annual, three-round Kieran Cranny Perpetual Trophy blitz competition are January 18th, February 22nd, and March 22nd, 2010. The rules are simple: three rounds of nine games … Continue reading →

We open again on Thursday, January 7th 2010. I have given the site a new look, to celebrate the new year. I’m not convinced, eek! Maybe the old template was better, if you strongly disapprove I’ll switch it back! HAPPY … Continue reading →