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Rookie on a Wednesday

Rookie on a Wednesday

#34 "Letters" Irish News 9th December 1983, anonymously penned by Dr. Ross Savage

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Let Rookie Caw

Let Rookie Caw

#31 "Letters": Irish News 30th November 1983

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No easy wins

No easy wins

There are no easy wins in the local chess leagues plus forthcoming tournaments and the weekly game.

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Keeping up-to-date

Keeping up-to-date

#28 "Rookie": Irish News 9th November 1983

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Half-term Holidays

Half-term Holidays

#27 "Rookie": Irish News 2nd November 1983

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New Clubs

New Clubs

#26 "Rookie": Irish News 26th October 1983

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Williamson Shield

Williamson Shield

#24 "Rookie": Irish News 12th October 1983

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New Chess Season

New Chess Season

#23 "Rookie": Irish News 5th October 1983

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Bangor Chess Congress

Bangor Chess Congress

#22 "Rookie": Irish News 28th September 1983

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City of Dublin Congress

City of Dublin Congress

#20 "Rookie": Irish News 15th September 1983

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New Season

New Season

#19 "Rookie": Irish News 8th September 1983

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British Championships

British Championships

#17 "Rookie": Irish News 31st August 1983

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