MICHAEL STEAN FROM 1980

Just discovered there are Michael Stean games on youtube.

Part 1

 

Part 2.

 


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.

SYMPATHY NOTICE

I would wish to extend sympathy to the recently bereaved family of the young man, Fergus O`Neill, who played for the Ballynafeigh chess club.
Further details can be found here.



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.

1970s SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY

Here is a Windows snipping tool clip of Micheal Stean giving a simultaneous exhibition against 40 local players from the 1970s. I think it said 1978.  The venue was Newtownards, does anyone remember this?


The video footage is available on iplayer in the N.Ireland regional section. Here is the link, it starts about the 25 minute mark.


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.

SCOTCH GAME VIDEO ANALYSIS

A video on the latest game between Kramnik and Aronian. It may be of some interest to those who play the Scotch 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.

THE MODERN DEFENCE AN ANDREW MARTIN TUTORIAL

Here is an interesting examination of the Modern Defence. Andrew Martin also mentions a chess newsletter called SCORE as well.

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.

MICHAEL WATERS WINS ANOTHER TOURNAMENT

The latest rapid play tournament has been won by Michael Waters. A highly colourful account of the event can be found at the Ballynafeigh 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.

ARE ANY UCU PLAYERS THINKING OF TAKING PART IN THIS TOURNAMENT?

Here is a tournament in June, are any UCU players thinking of taking part in it?

I have just entered this tournament in the Challengers section. I will not be playing on Sunday so I will receive 2 byes.

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.

ULSTER RAPID PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2012

Tournament will take place on 14th April at Ballynafeigh Community House.
NOTE CAREFULLY The starting time has changed from 12.00am to 10.00am.


From 10.00 am to 6.00pm


Details here and here.


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 I am sure someone will find this very useful.

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.