Category Archives: Tournaments

J.J. Walsh unpublished manuscript: selected Irish games 1896-1967

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Sean Coffey

At IRLchess we’re interested in all aspects of Irish chess history and records, but above all in games. The ICU games archive has good coverage, of course, but there are many other published games that are not included there. And … Continue reading →

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Irish championship 2009

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Sean Coffey

The 2009 Irish championship, described by Peter Cafolla as one of the most enjoyable for years, had a larger-than-usual field of 29 players, featuring all the perennial contenders and in addition IM Mark Quinn, playing for the first time since … Continue reading →

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Irish championship 2006

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Sean Coffey

Participation in recent Irish championships has ebbed and flowed. In 2007 participation hit an all-time high of 52 players; for 2006, on the other hand, the participation was very much at low ebb, with only 12 taking part. Still, on … Continue reading →

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Club championships

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Sean Coffey

Very little detailed information exists on club championships down the years: most of these have been fairly informal tournaments with results not reported anywhere. But there are exceptions: Phibsboro C.C.’s 2010 championship was FIDE-rated, which I think (open to correction … Continue reading →

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Ulster Championship 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by David McAlister

The 2011 Ulster Championship featured two innovations. The event was FIDE-rated and time increments were used for the first time in any Ulster tournament. Tournament reports have been posted on the Championship itself (confined to players rated over 1700) won … Continue reading →

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Ennis Congress 2011

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Sean Coffey

In these days of doom and gloom, when many long-established events are suffering through low attendances, it’s great to see excellent turnouts at relatively new events. The Ennis Congresses, now in their 5th year, are highly successful, and are very … Continue reading →

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Irish championship 2007

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Sean Coffey

The 2007 Irish championship featured the largest field ever, 52 players, including 4 grandmasters, a major turnaround from the previous year’s turnout of just 12. The primary factor in the change was generous sponsorship from Island Oil & Gas, and … Continue reading →

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City of Dublin IM norm tournament 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Sean Coffey

The recently concluded City of Dublin IM norm tournament has been added to the tournaments page. 1st Sam Collins, all 45 games. No IM norms, unfortunately, with Stephen Brady missing out by ½ point, but some very interesting and entertaining … Continue reading →

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Castlebar 1969

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Sean Coffey

Castlebar 1969, or to give it its full name, the Castlebar Chess Festival international tournament, ran from August 24th to 31st 1969, finishing 42 years ago today. 1st Robert Hübner by a wide margin, ahead of a diverse international field … Continue reading →

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Leinster championship 2006

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sean Coffey

The Leinster championship 2006 has been added to the tournaments page. (Or rather, the Masters section of the Leinster championships, as there were three other sections.) 1st-2nd Karl McPhillips, GM Jan Votava (CZE), with Karl McPhillips champion on tie-break. 17 … Continue reading →

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