The munster league round up

The round up will start at 2pm and not 3pm as previously stated, in the Gresham Metropole Cork on the 17th of May.

John Donoghue wins the club championship

In a tight finish John drew with Stephen Short and Dave Flannery lost to Henk de Jonge to give John the title on 6 points, with Stephen Short and Henk de Jonge coming joint second. The prize winners and cross table are available on the club championship page.

Finbarr Allison memorial rapid play tournament

Sunday 18th of May at Cork City Hall

6 rounds commencing at 11AM sharp

One open section with accelerated draw for first two rounds.
15mins + 5sec increments from move 1 (if enough digital clocks)
Entry fee: €20 if recieved before Sat 17th May. Otherwise €30.

Prize Fund: €2,000 guaranteed (may increase based on numbers) 1st : €500, 2nd : €300, 3rd : €200
Grading prizes E100 Grading Prize for each 100 point rating band from U1000 to U1900.
Round times 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM and 5PM.
Entries to : corkchess@gmail.com with header "Rapid play entry" or contact : James McKeon 087 7998189 / Michael Bradley 086 8042710
Rapid Play pdf file

Cork Congress 2008

A report on the congress is now available at Cork Congress or you can download the Cork Congress 2008 report1.pdf


New Rapid Play Tournament announced by Lord Mayor

The Finbarr Allison Memorial Chess Tournament, more information to follow. The Cork City Council's announcement is here: http://www.corkcorp.ie/news/mainbody,8955,en.html

Christmas Blitz won by Henk De Jonge

Congratulations to Henk on winning the Christmas Blitz on Friday 14th December.

Game of the Week

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