DATE: WED MAY 17TH 2017 - 8.30PM
VENUE: LIMERICK CHESS CLUB (LIMERICK LAWN TENNIS CLUB)
RATE OF PLAY: 5 minutes with 2 second increment a side for all moves. with time handicaps. If 200+ points between the players, time handicap of 4:2 with 2 sec increment, for 400+ 7:3 with 2 sec increment,
ENTRIES AND REPORT:
There were 22 players from Ennis, Charleville and Limerick clubs participating in this 7 round tournament. John Cassidy(Ennis) and Josef Holzbar(Charleville) finished in joint first place on 5.5/7 points, and shared the 60 euro first prize. James Naughton(Limerick) finished third on 5/7 points, winning 20 euro. Best junior and 20 euro was won by Con Kirby(Limerick). Ted Jennings was the controller assisted by John Cassidy organising. The time format led to some very exciting games and plenty of blunders.
PHOTOS
L-R John Cassidy(Ennis) and Josef Holzbar(Charleville) shared the 60 euro blitz first prize money each scoring 5.5/7 points.
James Naughton(Limerick) on 5/7 points finished third (20 euros) in the season ending
blitz on May 17th 2017. James is now the club's highest ranked junior after some great tournament and club performances.
Con Kirby(Limerick) won 20 euro for Best Junior in the blitz. Con had a great season and won plenty of club trophies!