2012-02-01

Kilkenny Juniors

68 players from 10 primary schools took part at Kilkenny Monthly Junior tournament. It was a great success for all players but the best school was once again Clogh NS Kilkenny. It was a very strong tournament and the best individual player was Under 10 Irish champion Padraig Hughes from Athy. Unfortunately Kells NS players could not attend the tournament this time but they will have chance next time. Eoin Minnock under 14 Irish champion played game blindfolded against best Clogh NS school player Adam Maguire and John Courtney top rated U18 player in Ireland played bullet 1 min game with Eoin and tournament organiser Darko Polimac. He won both games. The top 20 players were invited for private chess lessons with Darko Polimac, Kilkenny Chess Coach. The next tournament will be held Sunday 26th February in Club House Hotel. Special thanks to new players from Kilcash. Pictures: Padraig Hughes, Eoin Minnock, Kilkenny Juniors.

2012-01-31

Munster Junior Chess Championships

The Munster Junior Chess Championships 2012 (U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18) took place in Limerick last weekend. John Alfred has the report.

2012-01-31

National Club Championship 2012 - Venue Change

The Irish Chess Union invites all Chess clubs in Ireland to enter a team in The Irish National Club Championships 2012, which will be held in Limerick on April 28th and 29th. The hotel will not be the Absolute Hotel though, the venue will be announced in a few days. The ICU have introduced new rules governing this competition which should be read carefully by all who intend to enter. Please note that the top two placed teams in this year’s competition will be offered a place in the 2012 ECU Club Cup, which will be held in Israel in October.

2012-01-26

Gonzaga Chess Classic

The annual Gonzaga Chess Classic is underway. A new feature for Gonzaga is that we 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

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.