START OF GIBRALTAR MASTERS ROUND 4

This is the commencement of the fourth round at the Gibraltar Masters. You can notice that there are quite a few people milling around in the playing hall. It was quite difficult to get a good video clip without being too obtrusive to the players so I never took any more videos.

Ecc 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 UNOBTRUSIVE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

This video shows the official tournament photographer going about her business. It is interesting to note how she can carry it out without being obtrusive toward the players, that is a useful talent to have.

Ecc 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.

FINAL ROUND OF THE AMATEUR AND CHALLENGERS WEEK 1

Here is a short video clip showing some scenes from the final round of the first week`s Amateur and Challengers Gibraltar tournament.
It also contains some very nice chess associates I have come to know over the past few years.

Ecc 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.

SHORT VIDEO OF GIBRALTAR ROUND 3

Here is a short video of the Amateur and Challengers round three just prior to the commencement.

Disaster, I have now lost 2 games in a row.  This is sufficient proof that I have now legal grounds for taking action against the N.Ireland Police service for the confiscation of ALL my computers and ALL my Chess work, ALL the Dbases and ALL my Chess studies.

The PSNI have caused me unnecessary trauma, emotional upset, loss of time and financial loss as well.  I am sure there will be a few other things I can think of to add to the list before I go home and see my solicitor about this grievous matter.

My Chess performance has rapidly deteriorated since my UNNECESSARY arrest on November 11th.

2 Tim 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

SHORT VIDEO OF THE START OF THE GIBRALTAR TOURNAMENT

Here is a short video of the start of the Amateur A and Challengers A tournaments which started on Monday.
Video will be uploaded soon, slow connection in my Hotel.


Ecc 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.

SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE LATEST BSI RESULT

There seems to have been ANOTHER controversy involving a Belfast South team. Looks like last night`s match is awaiting adjudication.
Belfast South 2 is also known as Kelly`s Heroes.

Meanwhile BSI 1 will play Lagan on Thursday night.

Ecc 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 CRUNCH MATCH WHICH NEVER WAS

Here is a short video clip of the participants who took part in "the Crunch match which never was."

ADJUDICATION?

There seems to be a problem with the the result of the match between Lindores and BSI.  I thought everyone went home agreeing the match was drawn????

Joel 3:13 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: 

A DRAMA AT THE END

Tonight`s match with Lindores was drawn.  The last game ended with a drama in the last seconds. The details below are from Rookie.

             M.le Clercq       0-1    G.Horvath

             S.Morgan      0.5-0.5 C.Leitch

             R.Devenney 0.5-0.5 R.Harris

             S.Flanagan      1-0    R.Morrow

             G.McCormick0.5-0.5 S.Keers

                         

Friendy rated games.            

            (B.MacLean   0.5-0.5 I.Kilpatrick)

            (M.Kelly              1-0    A.Hughes)

                         Total                2.5-2.5

                        +Bonus           3.5-3.5.

Congratulations on a hard-fought draw with the team lying third in the League!

We are lying sixth,having beaten the teams lying second and fourth!

Thanks to Maxim for all his efforts and for his keenness to participate eagerly in the club.

We wish him well as he returns home to Holland in February but hope he fits in an all-Dutch game with Siebren Westra some Monday night before he goes! It's all double Dutch to me,though-lol !

Cheers.Martin

1Corinthians  7:29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short:

BEST GAME AWARD 1

The best game award is on the UCU site at this link.

Here is a short video clip of last night`s matches.

Ecc 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.

TONIGHT`S RESULT

Tonight`s result was BSI  1   Ballynafeigh  4

Here is a short video clip from last night`s match.


Ecc 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.

POSSIBLE "NEW" CHESS CLUB

Here is a web link to a possible New Chess Club.

North Belfast Chess Club

Ecc 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.

IDEAL VENUE FOR A NORTH BELFAST CHESS CLUB

I must conduct a feasibility study investigating the possibility of getting a North Belfast Chess Club of the ground.
Here is the perfect venue for it!

It will need lots of generous "Government funding" of course.

BRILLIANT VIDEO

Brilliant video about chess presentation and coaching. Well worth watching.

Solomon`s advice about teaching and presentation.

Ecc 12:9-14
9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
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.
 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

ROOKIE`S REPORT ON CORK TOURNAMENT

Here is a link to Rookie`s report on Cork.

MONDAY NIGHT TOURNAMENT STARTS BACK

Told you yer wee woman could have made her video here for free.

Job 2:10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

This is the real video.

JANUARY`S GAME OF THE MONTH

Here is A. Martin`s game of the month for the British Chess Magazine. He says the black defence is played by many club players.

Ecc 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.

NORMAL SERVICE RESUMES ON MONDAY NIGHT

The BSI Monday night tournament will recommence now the holidays are over.  Thursday night will also see a tough and important match played by BSI 1 against Ballynafeigh1 at the Ulster Bank Club.

Ecc 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.