Monthly Archives: December 2012

Blitz Tricks

Posted on December 11, 2012 by rathmineschessclub

It’s that time of year again – Blitz! I’ve (Tony Scannell) been playing a fair amount of it lately, on playchess.com. I am sure it has destroyed my long-time-control chess, but it certainly is fun. I thought I’d show some … Continue reading →

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John Burns: one hasty move can cost you a game

Posted on December 6, 2012 by mjdkennedy

click here to replay this game: http://www.chessvideos.tv/chess-game-replayer.php?id=73859 Burns,J (1770) – Rogers,Kieran (1700) [D17] Kilkenny (5), 25.11.2012 [Burns,John] 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 dxc4 5.a4 Bf5 Coincidentally all my games with White were met by this line of the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Blitz

Posted on December 5, 2012 by rathmineschessclub

The Rathmines Annual Blitz tournament will take place in the club on Thursday, 20th December, 2012, at 8pm.  All members welcome.  Free entry.  As usual, it´s sure to be great fun with generous prizes of wine, chocs, etc. up for grabs for players … Continue reading →

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