This was my fourth classical tournament and my second time competing in the Gonzaga Charity Classic. In 2024, I played this event as my first-ever classical tournament, scoring 3/6 as an unrated player. That year, I had several close losses, … Continued
On Monday the 24th of February, Naomh Barróg B played away against Elm Mount A in round 9 of the BEA Cup North. Despite facing one of the strongest teams in the league, they were able to hold them to … Continued
It was a full house in Naomh Barróg as both the A and B teams had home games for the BEA Cup North. The A team faced Elm Mount B, two weeks after beating the A team. On board 1, … Continued
Naomh Barróg A played Elm Mount A away on Monday 13th of January and won 3-2, continuing their winning streak and remaining top of the league. On board 1, Eric‘s opponent made small mistakes in his defence, and as a … Continued
To celebrate the end of the year, a Christmas Blitz was held in Naomh Barróg Chess Club on Tuesday December 17th. This was a chance for club members to have some drinks, socialise, and of course play some chess! 17 … Continued
On Tuesday the 26th of November, Naomh Barróg A team hosted Malahide in the 5th round of the BEA Cup North. On board 1, Eric faced the English Opening, leading to a closed position with pawn structures blocking the Bishops … Continued
The Naomh Barróg A team traveled to Drogheda on Saturday, November 9th, for probably the most important game of the season. Drogheda are strongest opponents Naomh Barróg will face in the BEA Cup North and as both teams were tied … Continued
Naomh Barróg A team hosted DCU at home on Tuesday October 29th in round 3 of the BEA Cup North. On board 1, Eric’s opponent lost a bishop early in a Philidor Defense trap, but he had some counterplay in … Continued
On board 1, Eric played against the King’s Indian defense. However, after the opening he still had the control of the centre and a more active bishop than his opponent. The lines opened even more after a pawn exchange in … Continued
On board 1, Gary opened with the London system and both dark square bishops were quickly exchanged. Eric took control of middle of the board and Gary felt he had to sacrifice a bishop for two pawns to break his … Continued