Monthly Archives: May 2013

Killane Shield 2013: Round 2 Scorecard

bd. Phibsboro Rating Result Rathmines Rating 1 Herman Wellmer U/G 0 1 Michael Higgins 1301 2 Fergal O Beirne 1509 1 0 Fiachra Scallan 1272 3 Peter Jackson 1324 0.5 0.5 Nick Scallan 1319 4 Michael Tracey 1208 0.5 0.5 … Continue reading

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Branagan 2013: Round 3 Scorecard

Brangan Round 3 scorecard       Bd Rathmines Rating Result Bray/Greystones Rating 1 Darren McCabe 2070 0 – 1 John Joyce 2105 2 Killian Delaney 2067 1 – 0 Pat Reynolds 1854 3 Tomasz Skrzypnik 1819 0 – 1 … Continue reading

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Club Championships 2013 – Final Standings

Congratulations to our new club champions for 2013! Group A: 1st Philip Doyle 5/6 2nd Killian Delaney 4.5/6 Group B: 1st/2nd Nick Scallan/Andrew McGrath – both on 4/6 – champion to be determined by rapid playoff on 27/5/13 Group C: … Continue reading

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Branagan 2013 – Scorecards for Rounds 1 & 2

Brangan Round 1 scorecard Bd St. Benildus A Rating Result Rathmines Rating 1 Gerard O’Connell 2101 0 – 1 Mel O’Cinneide 2186 2 Thomas Bittner 2073 0 – 1 Killian Delaney 2012 3 Zdravko Manojlovic 1851 1 – 0 Tomasz … Continue reading

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Leinster Cup Competitions up and Running

Last week saw the commencement of the 3 Leinster Chess Union end of season cup competitions. Rathmines have entered a team in each of the three competitions, and all three teams played their first match this week. Nick Scallan reports … Continue reading

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Club Champs: Final Round Pairings & Standings After Round 5

The final round is scheduled for Monday 20 May 2013.  Games may be played on Thursday 23 May 2013 by prior arrangement. Tiebreaks for first place will be resolved by rapid play-off (unrated) the next week (to be arranged).  Presentation … Continue reading

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Club Championships 2013 – Round 5

Rounds 5 and 6 are set for Monday 13 and 20 May, except by other prior arrangement.  There are still some €5 entry fees outstanding.  Anyone who hasn’t paid yet can give it to the controller on the night. GROUP … Continue reading

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Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2013

The club will be closed for Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May 2013

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5 Rathmines Players Selected for Irish Junior Training Squads

  The ICU Junior selection committee have today selected 28 Juniors for national training squads with a view to enhancing the prospects for Irish Juniors in the forthcoming Junior International competitions during 2013. The squads consist of 7 U18 boys, … Continue reading

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