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
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
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
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, 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