Naomh Barrog win Killane Shield

Naomh Barrog win Killane Shield

Naomh Barrog Chess Club secured their second trophy of 2011 by winning the Killane Shield final on Wednesday 22^nd June. They beat a strong Bray/Greystones side by 4 points to 2. Wins on boards 3 and 5 and draws on the remaining boards secured the prize. The winning team was Sean Nolan, Airidas Tolkus, Stephen Kelly, Barry Plummer, Tom Collins and John Carroll (Justin Corry played in previous rounds).

Bobby Fischer Against the World will be playing in IFI Dublin on the 15th of July.

Officially selected at Sundance Film Festival Bobby Fischer Against the World traces the Grand Master from child prodigy to Cold War hero to controversial recluse, with particular focus on the world-renowned victory over Spassky which transformed Fischer into an Icon. The film brings rare archival footage of Bobby as well as insightful interviews with Kasparov, Susan Polgar, Sam Sloan and Dr. Anthony Saidy.

The film is already drumming up plenty of national press interest as well as from publications Chess, Chessbase, New in Chess. While a recent London preview saw Magnes Carlsen and Gawain Jones in attendance. 

Club Championship Final Results

Naomh Barrog Chess Club

Championship 2011

(5 Rounds Swiss)

FINAL RESULTS

Results for Round 5 ­– 24^th/31^st May:

Sean Nolan ½, Stephen Kelly ½,

Justin Corry 1, John O’Driscoll 0,

Aridas Tolkus ½, Tom Collins ½,

Barry Plummer 1, Austin Blake 0,

 Paul Douglas 1, Mark Ansley 0,

John Carroll ½, Harry Howard ½,

Joe Rafferty 0, Neil Mullen 1,

Amos Walsh 1(W), Pat Stack 0,

John Ford, Martin Molloy and Paddy Doyle each receive a non-scoring  BYE.

Final Positions:

Stephen Kelly 4.5 (winner Senior Champion),

Justin Corry 4,

Sean Nolan  3.5,

Barry Plummer  3.5,

Aridas Tolkus  3,

John O’Driscoll 3 (winner Junior Champion),

Tom Collins 2.5,

Austin Blake 2.5,

Paul Douglas 2.5,

Paddy Doyle 2.5,

Martin Molloy 2.5,

Mark Ansley 2,

John Carroll 2,

Harry Howard 2,

Neil Mullen 2,

Amos Walsh 2,

John Ford  2,

Joe Rafferty 1,

Pat Stack 1

I’ll like to thank everyone for their participation and co-operation. There were a few blips due to end of season time limitations but we’ve learned valuable lessons for next year. Any suggestions for next year will be appreciated.

Regards

Tom Collins (Controller)