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The club championship will be starting on Monday 8th May 2017.
All members wishing to play please put your name on the notice board in the club or send to me by e mail mlgermaine@eircom.net not later than Thursday 4th May 2017. Or by phone.
(H) 01 8556576 (M) 085 8755443.
By order of the committee.
M Germaine Sec.
PHIBSBORO CHESS CLUB
EASTER BLITZ
MONDAY 10TH APRIL 2017
8 Round Swiss System
Entry Fee €5
Starting time 8pm sharp
Controller M Germaine
The Armstrong Cup side had a couple of tough results recently, losing 5.5-2.5 versus Balbriggan (wins for Kevin, Fergal and a draw for David) also a loss 6-2 v St. Benildus (win for Colm, and draws for Art and Conor).
The Heidenfeld Trophy side had a couple of good results recently, 6-2 win over Ballinasloe and a 5-3 loss to a strong St. Benildus side – this gives the side a very good chance at staying up.
The final round of the leinster leagues is on the 23rd of April (venue to be announced).
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Club is closed tonight and for the Christmas and will reopen on the 5th of January 2017.
The Mick Germaine Cup was held in the Ierne Sports and Social Club (where Elm Mount Chess Club play) in Drumcondra. The Competition was won by Malahide. Three is a competition report here. Also below are some photographs
Winning Team Malahide with their coach the Irish Chess Stalwart Tom O’Sullivan, and Cup presented by Mick.
Mick and Patricia and the Cup.
Mick and the Cup
Hi
Please note the Christmas blitz this year will take place in the club room on Monday 12th December 2016 at 7.30 pm.
And there will be prizes for everybody. Entry fee €5.
All members wishing to take part please put your name on the notice board in the club or by return of this email not later than Thursday 8th December 2016.
Thank you.
M Germaine Sec.
Please note the club is running a new competition for non-league players and all members with a grading below 1400.
There will be the usual €5 entry fee. Starting date will be 10th October 2016.
Rate of play will be all moves in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Please put your names on the notice board in the club or by e mail to me (mlgermaine@eircom.net).
Thank you.
Controller M Germaine.
Hi Members.
Please note a blitz competition will be held in the club room on Monday 18th July 2016 @ 7.45 pm.
Any members wishing to play please put your name on the notice board in the club, or by returning this mail with your name on it. Or by e mail @ mlgermaine@eircom.net. Ph. 018556576. M 0858744553.
6 round competition 10 minutes each side.
€ 5 Entry fee.
Prizes to be decided by the committee
Controller M Germaine
Regards
Michael
Here is the draw for the Club Championships Phibsboro_Club_Championship_2016 Draw. Best of luck to everyone and enjoy.
The first round of the above tournament will take place on the
14th April 2016 at 7.30pm.
It will be an all play tournament divided into sections A, B, C etc.
Starting with the highest rated entry and working down to the lowest
rated entry.
Size of sections will depend on entries but players will be within their
own rating group where possible.
The rate of play
The rate of play will be all moves in One hour and thirty minutes.
( 90 minutes.)
The FIDE laws of chess will apply with one exception.
FIDE rule 11.3b regarding the ringing of mobile phones will not be applied for the following reason, this competition is among friends
and club mates and should be played with this in mind, therefore
a player cannot claim the game if his opponents phone rings out
but, the person whose phone rings should not leave the playing
area if it is his move.
Players may arrange with an opponent to play on the Thursday
night provided his opponent is given advance notice.
Entry Fee is €5.
There will be no monetary prize, trophies will be awarded at the A.G.M.
Please leave your name and a contact number on the sheet below (in the Club)
If you wish to participate.