LATEST RESULT

Last night`s result was BSCC 3.5  BOMBARDIER 1.5

Stephen Morgan              Mark Newman   1-0
Graeme McCormack       Ross  Harris       1/2  1/2
John      Bryars                 Paul McNaughton   1/2   1/2
Neil       Green                 Stewart McConaghy  1/2   1/2
Bernard Jaffa                    Roy Stafford          1-0

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.

STUDY POSITION 8

This is from a game between Neil and myself on Monday night. I am white. It is black to move. What is the best way for black to proceed?
In reality what happened is, I offered a draw as I was quickly becoming drowsy due to the side effects of medication! lol

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.

HELPFUL ENDGAME VIDEO

Watched this video clip a few days ago. It was 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.

RESUMPTION OF CHESS ACTIVITY

UCU chess activity has resumed after the holiday break. Here is a short video clip taken during the SBCC Monday tournament.

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.

UCU BLITZ TOURNAMENT

Here is a short video clip of Saturday`s UCU blitz tournament. A full report on the event can be read at the Ballynafeigh Chess Club page, gossip section.

1 Thess 4;11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

2 Tim 2: 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

FRUITHILL V BSCC

The result of last night`s match was Fruithill 2  BSCC 3

Here is a brief report by Dennis.

Bd1 A.Delaney 0.5 R.Devenney 0.5
Bd2 C.Marron 1 D.Ruben 0
Bd3F.Carrothers 0 N.Green 1
Bd4R.Kerheesen 0 J.Bryars 1
Bd5S.Linton 0.5 B.Jaffa 0.5

The final game to finish was Rays,securing the overall win with a well deserved draw after Neil and Bernard win their games to give BSCC a 2-0 lead.
Bernard was next to draw his game to nail a draw at least in the match.
Sadly David lost on time even tho he had material advantage,,A tense finish ensued,,,but Ray got the draw in his game to secure the 3-2 final score.

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.

LAST NIGHT`S RESULT

This is last night`s result of the match between Magherafelt and BSCC. The details and pics were provided by Dennis.

Mallusk 2.5 BSCC 2.5,,,great endgame play by John Bryars secures the draw! 

Bd1 Stephen Morgan 0 G.Annesley 1

Bd2 Ray Devenney 0.5 N.Pilkewicz 0.5

Bd3 David Ruben 0 S.Eachus 1 

Bd4 John Bryars 1 S.Downes 0

Bd5, Bernard Jaffa 1 J.Waddell 0

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.