Founded 1954
Due to the coronavirus, we have set up a club page on chess.com for anyone who wants to play a club mate online https://www.chess.com/club/phibsboro-chess-club if you have any issues joining it contact us here or a committee member.
Watch this space or your email for our Monday night swiss or arena competitions.
Thanks to Tony Mooney and Brendan Clare for organizing this.
Michael Delaney passed away on Bank Holiday Monday. Michael was a very active member of our club, playing matches in Armstrong, Heidenfeld and Ennis Shield over many many years. He previously played Chess in Sutton, Portmarnock and Kevin Barry. In March, despite his illness, he played a home game just before the suspension of all chess leagues. Michael was Irish Braille Chess Champion on a number of occasions and represented Ireland internationally, not only in Chess but at the para-Olympics, on three occasions, in Atlanta ’96, Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008, in Cycling, Athletics, Long and High Jump. He will be missed by all of us in Phibsboro Chess Club. We extend our deepest sympathy to Michael’s, family and friends.
Heidenfeld Trophy win for Phibsboro side, 6-2 against Skerries. Wins for Kevin, Luka, Conor, Oisin and Marc. Draws for Dave and John.
Heidenfeld Trophy result a win for Phibsboro away to the Curragh, 5.5-2.5, despite Storm Dennis causing havoc and preventing Kevin from making it. Wins for Conor, Art, Luka, Marc, and Oisin, and a draw for dave.
A 5-3 win at home, last night against St. Benildus A, wins for Kevin and Oisin, the rest of the matches Luka, Dave, Conor, Colm, John and Art were draws.
Good results for our sides in their first matches after the Christmas break.
The Heidenfeld side won 5-3 against Bray/Greystones, wins for Luka, Conor, and Colm, and draws for Kevin, John, Marc, and Art.
Our Ennis side won against Rathmines 4-2, with wins for John, Tom, and Algamantas, and draws for Mick D., and Fergal
While the results were good, it is difficult to have two matches on the same night, making it harder if more substitutes were needed for either side. Perhaps this should be avoided if possible next season.
The Club reopens on Monday the 6th of January after our Christmas break.
The 2019 Christmas Blitz takes place on Monday 16th in the Club.
Heidenfeld Round 3 Result – Phibsboro 5 – 3 Drogheda. A good win away. Wins for Luka, Conor, Colm and Marc, draws for Kevin and Art.