DATE: WED DEC 18TH - 8PM
VENUE: LIMERICK CHESS CLUB (LIMERICK LAWN TENNIS CLUB)
RATE OF PLAY: 6 minutes a side with 2 second increment for all moves. with time handicaps. For every 150+ points between the players, time handicap of 7:5, for 300+ 8:4, for 450+ 9:3 minimum time limit is 3mins + 2 sec
ENTRIES AND REPORT:
There were 14 players from Ennis, Sarsfield, and Limerick clubs participating. John Cassidy(Ennis) and Niall McDonnell(Limerick) finished in equal first place. Jim McKenna (Limerick) finished third, Martin O'Grady and Paul Carey(both Limerick) were joint fourth. Gerry Graham was the controller ably assisted by John Cassidy organising. The time format led to some wild play as reported by Rory Quinn on his Ennis blog.
PHOTOS
John Cassidy(Ennis) v Paul Carey(Sarsfield). John finished as joint winner.
Gerry Graham(Sarsfield) playing Gerry Casey(Ennis).
Rory Quinn(Ennis) v James Naughton(Limerick). James is only 9 but is already getting a reputation for he gave Rory a real battle in this game.
Rob Wall(Ennis) v Tim Dineen(Limerick). Both regulars on the Munster club circuit.
Jim McKenna(Limerick) v Brian Scully(Limerick). John finished in clear third.
Niall McDonnell(Limerick) v James Naughton(Limerick). Niall finished joint winner with John Cassidy.
Tim Dineen(Limerick) v Gerry Graham(Sarsfield). Gerry was also controller besides participating.