ANDREW MARTIN VIDEO Najdorf

This is a game from the recent tournament in Holland.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL IS THIS A PRACTICAL JOKE OR WHAT?

Just take a look at how many "UNRATED" players are leading the Gibraltar Amateur first week tournament !!!!!! First prize is £1,000,
I cannot stop laughing.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

ANDREW MARTIN VIDEO French defence

I actually payed very close attention to this game on the Chessbase site last night. 


This line where white plays Ne2 was something I was unaware of. It is very pleasing to see a video lecture on the whole game.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

SECOND MONDAY NIGHT TOURNAMENT START

The second Fisherwick Tournament will commence on Monday night 23rd January at 7:20 pm.

It will be a six round tournament.




Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

RATINGS! WHICH RATING WOULD YOU PREFER?

Last week the Ulster Chess Union ratings list was published.   There is no point in Ulster chess players concerning themselves  too much about "ratings."


It is quite possible to have two ratings a UCU rating and a FIDE rating.


The best thing is to just enjoy playing the game and not worry about "ratings,"  after all none of us  are "professionals" so our livelihood does not depend upon it.


It also makes it very difficult for foreign tournaments organisers to estimate the true playing strength of Ulster players!



Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

VIDEO CLIP OF SOME OF LAST NIGHT`S COMPETITORS

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

MALONE V BOMBARDIER 18/01/2012

The result of tonight`s match will be available later. Bombardier has 3 whites.  The match ended Malone 4 Bombardier 1


Martin Kelly`s Heroes!



MALONE  Vs BOMBARDIER
1 D.Reuben     M.Newman         1-0
2 S.Flanagan    P.McNaughton    1/2
3 N.Green        R.Harris               1/2
4 J.Bryars        S.McConaghie     1-0
5 B.Jaffa          R.Stafford            1-0


BOMBARDIER Company website.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

ANDREW MARTIN VIDEO TUTORIAL Benko Gambit

This illustrative game is taken from the current tournament in Hollland. I think there is a full DVD available on this.



Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

LAGAN Vs MALONE 11/01/2012

LAGAN         MALONE
T.Esmonde    S.Flanagan 1/2   1/2
J.Nicholson    N.Green    1       0
C.Kelly          M.Kelly     1/2    1/2
J.Doe             ...........       1        0
J.Doe             ...........       1        0

40%  of the Malone team are in the Canary Islands or somewhere else where it is warm, hence the bad result.
Lagan 4 Malone 1

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

ENDGAME STUDY 1

It is white to move. I have just discovered a few hours ago this is a win for white.
It is an endgame study which came with Rybka. Naturally I had to ask Rybka how it was done! 
Had to draw a knight and bishop endgame one time because I did not know the technique to win it!

Have also downloaded this. "Excelling at Positional Chess: How the Best Players Plan and Manoeuvre." It was recommended by Michael last night.

He also recommends a line for white against the French defence which MAY work against humans but MAY NOT be so successful against computer programmes!

Martin Kelly is quietly confident ahead of tomorrow night`s game against Lagan.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

MIDDLE GAMES SERIES PART 1

Watched this last night it was very enjoyable.

 

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh

MINDBOGGLING WORLD OF CHESS PROGRAMS

Just watched this mindboggling escapade on the Chessbase site. It is worth watching!



Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.