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
There was a clash of titans in the Naomh Barróg clubhouse on Tuesday the 27th of February as 1st and 2nd placed teams in the BEA Cup North faced off. In the end, DCU proved an unstoppable force that continued … Continued
Naomh Barróg A team solidified their position at 2nd with a convincing win against Blanchardstown on Monday the 29th of January. On board 1, Eric took advantage of an early bishop move from his opponent to attack the queenside. His … Continued
There was a full house in the Naomh Barróg clubhouse for the annual Christmas blitz on December 14th. A total of 19 players took part, with a good mixture of new and old members. The players were split into two … Continued
The clubhouse was crowded on Thursday night as both the A and B team were hosting matches in round 5 of the BEA Cup North. It was a successful night as the A team defeated Phibsboro and the B team … Continued
The A team of Naomh Barróg scored an impressive victory against the Chess Kings in Round 4 of the BEA Cup North. The away game took place in Ashbourne Co. Meath on Saturday, the 4th of November. On board 1, … Continued