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
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
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
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
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