2012-01-26

Gonzaga Chess Classic

The annual Gonzaga Chess Classic is underway. A new feature for Gonzaga is that are transmiting the top boards live from the event, you will be able to view them here Apologies for the non transmission of the round 1 games live, too many late entries left no time to set up the boards before play !

2012-01-22

Munster Junior Chess Championships

The Munster Junior Chess Championships 2012 (U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18) are on in Limerick this coming weekend. NEW! - 4 age sections over 10 for Munster Girl Champions. More details.

2012-01-22

Nigel Short simul in Dublin 14 February 2012

Grandmaster Nigel Short is back in Dublin on 14 February. He once again will be giving a lecture and simultaneous display over 35 boards at 19:00 on Tuesday 14 February in Wynn's Hotel, O'Connell Street, Dublin.

Nigel is a chess romantic, known for his love of the King's Gambit and vigorous attacking play. He will be talking about his road to the World Chess Championship final in 1993.

Its 25€ to play in the simul and 10€ to only come to the lecture. Last year 4 lucky players got draws, can you do better? Email to book your place or by phone: 086-824-9736. Strictly on a first come, first served basis.

2012-01-21

January Rating List

The January rating list has been published.

2012-01-20

GM School of Chess Junior Tournament

Grandmaster Alex Baburin is organising a tournament for players aged 6 to 14. Beginners are welcome. Chess sets will be provided on the day. There will be lots of prizes! Date and time: Saturday 21st January, 1:45-6:00. More details.

2012-01-16

Limerick Monthly

The January Limerick Monthly was played Sunday, 15th Jan. John Alfred has the report.

2012-01-16

Long Lost Trophy

A small silver trophy had been left for engraving but never picked up, after 50 years awaiting inscription... more.

2012-01-16

Mulcahy Cup

The Mulcahy Cup 2012 is being held at the Cork Chess Club. This will be a 6 round open tournament with entry €25;. Contact Stephen Short for entry 087 6540113. More details on corkchess.com.

2012-01-15

Stephen Brady appointed head of delegation for Olympiad

The executive committee has appointed Stephen Brady to handle the paperwork on the run up to the Olympiad. Due to the timing of the Olympiad, we may have to specify the men's team before the 2012 Irish Champion is known. In this case, the winner will be given an automatic place for the 2014 Olympiad in Norway. In this case there could be 3 winners of the Irish championships going, with only two places left for our highest rated players.

2012-01-15

Changes to the National Club Championship Rules

The 2011 AGM mandated that a subcommittee look into proposing changes to the NCC rules. At today's (15-01-2011) executive committee meeting, the proposed changes were accepted. They will be in effect for the forthcoming event in April. Team captains should read the rules carefully. A forthcoming article will explain the most important changes.