Overall winner was George Fearnhead (on 6/6 pts.) from Moycullen, for details of other results .. see www.galwayjuniorchess.com ..  it was brilliant to see players from Co. Mayo and Co. Clare travelling to play in this FREE chess for all event !

Results from Round 2 .. Jason 0 – 1 Michiel ,  Pete 1 – 0 Denis  ,  Colm 0 – 1 Andrew  , Paul 1 – 0 Pablo  , Sid 1 – 0 Markian  , Eduardo 0 – 1 Connell. Table after 2 games .. is posted in Right hand column.

In October’s blitz competition, Brendan and Jason shared 1st position. Tremendous fun was had by everyone, but the Swiss app wasn’t very efficient. Other notable standings; Conall in 3rd and then Andy – despite that knight that he blundered, best under 1400. ‘Also ran’: 4 others and a stand-in.

The first 2 rounds were played at Hotel Woodstock, Ennis.  This was a great venue and allowed parents use the cafe while the kids played, with the option to get lunch in a nice spot .. so, Galway will try to follow the standard set in Co. Clare. Rounds 3 & 4 will be played […]

… The limerick open is just upon us .. 24th to 26th October, 2016.  Here’s a link to ICU tournament page for more info and entries !

The competition started on Thursday 8th October.  The time control is 30 minutes for each player,  games between 8pm and 9pm.  It’s not too late to join the league, the next matches are on the 5th of November. The player with the most league points will become our clubs “rapid champion”.  And each win is […]

This year 11 players will represent Ireland in Croatia – among them is Galway player, Denis Ruchko.  Congratulations to Denis on being selected and we wish him the very best of luck in the u-12 section. Results and live games at www.porec2015.org … Great start !!  4 of the Irish team make solid starts against […]

The first round of the Winter League will now take place on Thursday 15 October; we have shifted it back a week from the date announced earlier to avoid clashing with Ireland’s pursuit of football glory against Germany on the 8th.  (The club will still be open as usual on the 8th October, as a haven for […]

Our September blitz tournament took place on 17 September.  There was a good turnout, and about half of those playing were new to the club, which was very good to see.  The joint winners, on 6 points out of 7 (both undefeated), were new member Michiel Jacobs and familiar face Oissine Murphy, returning to the […]

We will start meeting again after our summer break at the Bridge Centre on Thursday 17 September.  As has become traditional, our first night will be the season’s opening blitz tournament.  Regulars will know the format.  For newcomers: there are 7 rounds, at a time rate of 5 minutes each per game, plus an increment of […]