The 2023 club championship will take place over the summer, to facilitate participation of players in the leinster cup competitions, Branagan, Killane and Willie Breen Cups, it will take place in an accelerated format, with 2 matches a night of 25minutes each without increments
Chess Talk – thinking “One Step Beyond”
You are invited to a chess talk in Clareville Community Centre on Monday 27th February starting at 8pm.
Kevin Butler from our Heidenfeld team will make a presentation. Kevin has
played chess at the highest levels for many years. His talk will be of great interest to all players seeking to develop their chess knowledge.
Looking forward to seeing you there on the night.
All the best,
Brendan Clare
Secretary
Heidenfeld Result Round 7 v Blanchardstown
A narrow win v promotion chasing Blanchardstown 4.5-3.5, wins for Oisin and super-sub Tony Duff, draws for Luka, Kevin, Conor, Colm and Art. A bit of a break until our next game due to the by in round 8
Heidenfeld Result Round 6
The Heidenfeld side had an outstanding result winning 7-1 v Inchicore on Monday, perhaps the ball bounced our way in a number of games but wins for Luka, Kevin, Dave, Conor, Colm and Oisin, and draws for Art and Tom.
Heidenfeld Round 5 result v Elm Mount
Our second match of the year and second match of four mondays in a row playing! Away to our neighbour Elm Mount, we won 4.5-3.5 with wins for Conor and Kevin, and draws for Oisin, Colm, Art, John and Ferghal.
Heidenfeld Round 4 v Bray
Home against Bray, and the first match of the new year, and first of four weeks in a row of games, a narrow win for the side 4.5-3.5 with wins for Luka, Colm and Oisin, and draws for Conor, John and Art. Next week away to Elm Mount.
Christmas Blitz – Happy Christmas and all the best in 2023
A great night was had on monday at our annual christmas blitz, many thanks to all who attended, and special thanks to Brendan Clare for organising it. Congrats to Luka for being victorious.
So have a Happy Christmas and Merry New Year.
The club will reopen on Monday January 9th 2023.
2022 Christmas Blitz on December 12th
Phibsboro Chess Club Christmas Blitz night is on next Monday the 12th of December starting at 8pm sharp in Clareville Community Centre.
It’s a fun night of blitz chess with prizes for all.
Entry fee is 5 Euros per player.
Please bring the exact amount in cash to facilitate administration.
Tony Mooney(Treasurer) and I will also be available for members wishing
to pay club fees for 2022/23 on the night.
The Committee hopes to see a strong turnout from members on the night
for our last club night this year.
All the best,
Brendan Clare
Secretary
Heidenfeld Round 2 v St Benildus
Round 2, home game v St. Benildus – a narrow loss 3.5-4.5, a win (some what fortunately) for Luca and draws for Kevin, Conor, Colm, Oisin and John B.
Heidenfeld Round 1
First game away to Knights of Eanna/Rathmines, an unusual Friday game. A tough day at the office we lost 5.5-2.5. wins for Kevin and Oisin, and a draw for Conor. Many thanks to Fergal, Tom and Algimantas for substituting for us.