CONGRATULATIONS TO FISHERWICK

After reading the reported result of the deciding match on Ballynafeigh`s website I must post a congratulations message to Fisherwick on winning the first division. 
At the moment I have no further information as to what transpired on the night.


Congratulations to Lagan on winning the second division and RVH (ravens) on winning the third division.
I do hope all competitors enjoyed and benefitted from competing in the past league season.



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.

TRIBUTE TO RECENTLY DECEASED CHESS TRAINER BY ANDREW MARTIN

Here is Andrew Martin`s tribute to a well known chess trainer. The white player makes it look easy to play the 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.

CORK CONGRESS TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND

A number of players are off to  Cork this weekend to compete in the Cork Congress.
Here is the CORK CHESS CLUB site with all the details.

BOMBARDIER, MALONE RESULT CLARIFICATION

After receiving instructions from Captain Kelly I have been ordered to clarify the league standing situation.  

It has been confirmed the tie break rule is only used to decide first and second place.  This means Bombardier and Malone are officially joint third in the first division, or joint last in the first division, whichever you prefer!

Here is Captain Kelly`s official statement to both teams, "Congratulations are due to both clubs for reaching Division One this season and giving a good account of themselves."


This is the official statement of Captain Kelly to the Malone team; "Please convey in your blog my appreciation as Captain of Malone of the whole team for their skill, dedication and loyalty.
Cheers. Captain Martin Kelly"


I hope this makes the situation clear to everyone.

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.

BOMARDIER v MALONE

Tonight`s result was;
BOMBARDIER  3.5 MALONE 1.5
M. Newman 1  S.Flanagan 0
P. McNaughton 1/2  G.McCormack 1/2
R. Harris 1/2  D.Reuben 1/2
S.McConaghy 1 N.Green 0
R.Stafford 1/2  J.Bryars 1/2


At the minute my understanding is that Bombardier will be 3rd decided by the tiebreak system.  Congratulations to Bombardier. First and second place will be decided next week.



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 POWER PLAY SHOW

Chessbase are highlighting Danny King`s "Power play shows."  


These shows are well worth watching, I have listened to quite a few since starting my new subscription.  They are available to watch anytime, you do not have to catch the live broadcast.


The position below is a trailer for tonight`s show. You have to find the best way for white to continue. Black has just played Bb7.

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.

BOMBARDIER v MALONE

BOMBARDIER v MALONE is scheduled to take place tomorrow night. The result will appear here as soon as possible.
This is Bombardier`s and Malone`s last game of the season.