LAST NIGHT`S RAPID PLAY

A very well organised and enjoyable rapid play took place at Ballynafeigh chess club last night.
As far as I know the joint winners were Des Moreland and Damien Lavery. 
The Ballynafeigh site will give the full results.
Congratulations to all prize winners.


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.

A GAME FOR E4 PLAYERS

Here is game 5 from the World Championship analysed by Andrew Martin.

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.

QUICK PLAY TOURNAMENT

Ballynafeigh are holding a quick play tournament next Tuesday night. The details are found here, it does not say how quick it will be.

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.

NEW DVD FOR e4 PLAYERS

I have just purchased this DVD by Danny King. It gives recommendations for white against; 
1.e4 e5
1.e5 c5 
1.e4 e6 
1.e4 c6
Here is a video snippet.

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.

FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Here is a former World Championship game with a little puzzle thrown in at the end.

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.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW FEATURING THE GPA

At club level you cannot hide from this. The Grand Prix Attack will come your way sometime if you play c5 against e4.


I dread facing this, it is not my idea of fun. This is a good examination of the GPA by Andrew Martin.

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.

2ND ROUND OF SUMMER TOURNAMENT TONIGHT

The second round of the summer tournament is tonight. There was a good number of players for the first round.

SUMMER TOURNAMENT STARTS TOMORROW NIGHT

The summer tournament at the N.Ireland Civil Service club starts 2nd May 7.40pm.
Details can be found at the UCU site.