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Author Archives: Robert Nielsen

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
Naomh Barróg uncrowns the Chess Kings
15 Oct 2024

Naomh Barróg uncrowns the Chess Kings

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

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

BEA Cup North, chess, Chess Kings, Naomh Barróg
Strong start for Naomh Barróg A in the BEA first round
5 Oct 2024

Strong start for Naomh Barróg A in the BEA first round

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

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

BEA Cup North, chess, Naomh Barróg
Naomh Barróg finishes 2nd in the BEA
14 May 2024

Naomh Barróg finishes 2nd in the BEA

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

It was do-or-die on May 12th as both the A and B teams of Naomg Barróg had crucial games in the final round of the BEA Cup North. The A team was on the edge of the playoff zone and … Continued

BEA Cup, chess, Naomh Barróg
Naomh Barróg gives Aer Lingus a rocky landing
14 Apr 2024

Naomh Barróg gives Aer Lingus a rocky landing

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

The Naomh Barróg A team had a strong 4-1 victory away to Aer Lingus on April 8th in round 10 of the BEA Cup North. On board 1, Eric’s opponent went for a King’s Indian Defence, leaving the centre to … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, Irish Chess Union, Naomh Barróg
Victory for A team against Malahide
23 Mar 2024

Victory for A team against Malahide

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

Naomh Barróg A team won their round 9 match against Malahide in the BEA Cup North on the 19th of March. They next face Aer Lingus on April 8th. On board 1, Eric’s opponent played a Catalan opening, but traded … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, Irish Chess Union, Malahide, Naomh Barróg
Naomh Barróg score crucial win over Elm Mount
6 Mar 2024

Naomh Barróg score crucial win over Elm Mount

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

Naomh Barróg won what could be the most important match of the season, by beating Elm Mount A in round 8 of the BEA Cup North on Monday the 4th of March. This win puts the A team back into … Continued

chess, club, Elm Mount, Ireland, Naomh Barróg

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