Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Club is closed tonight and for the Christmas and will reopen on the 5th of January 2017.
Mick Germaine Cup 2016
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
Christmas Blitz
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.
Good Start to the Season for our BEA Cup side
A good start to the season for our Division 5 – BEA cup side with wins against the Curragh, and against Dublin Chess Club.
Also solid start for our Division 7 – O’Sullivan Cup (Group A) side with a Draw v Naomh Barróg.
New club competition for players under 1400
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.
Round 1 losses for Armstrong and Heidenfeld
Tough day at the office for both Armstrong Cup and Heidenfeld Trophy teams.
Armstrong lost 6.5 -1.5 to a very strong trinity side, with an excellent win for Kevin, special thanks to the four substitutes who lined out, much appreciated lads.
The Heidenfeld side lost 5.5-2.5 to Drogheda, with a win for Micheal last week.
Still early in the season and onwards and upwards!
New Season – New members always welcome
New season of the Leinster Leagues starts soon.
New members are also very welcome.
Another Blitz Competition tonight
After the success of last months summer blitz, we are going to have another tonight. So pop down early and give your name to Mick
Summer Blitz Competition
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
Last Round Results – Win For Armstrong loss for Heidenfeld
Our Armstrong Cup side won v St. Benildus A, 5-3, ensuring our place in next seasons league. Actually the performance enabled the team to creep up to 8th in the league. Draws for Dario and Dave and wins for Lucasz, Mohamad, John and Conor.
Our Heidenfeld Trophy side had a bad day at the office, two draws for Art and Michael made the result 7-1. The Heidenfeld side league position was secured by results in earlier rounds.
Our BEA Cup side put in another solid performance and preserved league status after a tight relegation battle.