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All to play for in the final round of the BEA
9 Apr 2025

All to play for in the final round of the BEA

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

It was all to play for in the final round of BEA Cup North for this season, with the A team fighting for promotion and the B fighting to avoid relegation. On March 24th, the B team were away to … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, Naomh Barróg, Phibsboro, Skerries
Naomh Barrog plays Phibsboro and Aer Lingus
19 Mar 2025

Naomh Barrog plays Phibsboro and Aer Lingus

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

On Monday the 10th of March, Naomh Barróg’s A team played Phibsboro away in round 10 of the BEA Cup North. It was a close match but the A team won 3-2. On board 1, Eric‘s opponent played a solid … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, Naomh Barróg
How I won Gonzaga Challengers
5 Mar 2025

How I won Gonzaga Challengers

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: tournament reports | 0

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

chess, Gonzaga, Naomh Barróg, report, tournament
Strong results for A and B teams in round 9 of the BEA Cup North
4 Mar 2025

Strong results for A and B teams in round 9 of the BEA Cup North

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

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

BEA Cup North, Blanchardstown, chess, Elm Mount, Naomh Barróg
Double home games in Naomh Barróg
31 Jan 2025

Double home games in Naomh Barróg

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

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

BEA Cup North, chess, Elm Mount, Naomh Barróg
A team sees off Elm Mount A
20 Jan 2025

A team sees off Elm Mount A

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

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

BEA Cup North, chess, chess club, Elm Mount, Naomh Barróg
The Naomh Barróg Christmas Blitz
23 Dec 2024

The Naomh Barróg Christmas Blitz

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: chess club news | 0

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

blitz, chess, Naomh Barróg
Naomh Barróg A victorious against Malahide
29 Nov 2024

Naomh Barróg A victorious against Malahide

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

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

BEA Cup North, chess, Malahide, Naomh Barróg
Clash of Titans in Drogheda
13 Nov 2024

Clash of Titans in Drogheda

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

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

BEA Cup North, chess, chess club, Irish chess, Naomh Barróg
Naomh Barróg gives DCU a schooling
2 Nov 2024

Naomh Barróg gives DCU a schooling

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

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

BEA Cup North, chess, DCU, Naomh Barróg

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  • All to play for in the final round of the BEA
  • Naomh Barrog plays Phibsboro and Aer Lingus
  • How I won Gonzaga Challengers
  • Strong results for A and B teams in round 9 of the BEA Cup North
  • Double home games in Naomh Barróg

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