You are here: Home › Archives › Ulster Chronicles › 2017-2018 season › UCU Web 2017 › Kelly's Heroes increase advantage in Strawbridge chase

Kelly's Heroes increase advantage in Strawbridge chase

(B&D League 2017/18 Week 15) Kelly's Heroes narrowly defeated Muldoons 2 to go 4.5 points clear at the top of Division 2.
Kelly's Heroes increase advantage in Strawbridge chase

  • (Division 1) Ballynafeigh 1 3.5-1.5 The A Team
  • (Division 2) Muldoons 2 2-3 Kelly's Heroes
  • (Division 3) Fruithill 1.5-3.5 Strand 4
  • (Division 4) Ballynafeigh 4 2-3 Strand 3

Ballynafeigh 1 were a player short but still claimed victory against The A Team. WFM Karina Kruk (1672) conceded a draw to Martin Sloan (1415), but otherwise it was plain sailing for the Ormeau Road side. Kelly's Heroes claimed a slim - but important - win against Muldoons 2 to extend their lead in Division 2 to 4.5 points. Steven Eachus drew with Graeme McCormick and Martin Donaghy shared the point with William Storey, while Pat McKillen did well to beat Bobby Thompson with the black pieces. However, wins for John McKenna and Chris Armstrong ensured that the bonus points would be going to the Marlborough Park North outfit. In Division 3, Strand 4 moved into the lead with a fine performance against Fruithill. Unrated newcomer Ting Yan Lee was placed on board 1 for Strand 4, and he repaid his captain's faith in him by drawing with Ciaran Marron (1728). Neil Gardiner, playing in his first competitive game in Ulster chess in around 20 years, showed few signs of rust as he dispatched Sean Linton. Colin Burcombe (1092) scored the upset of the week with his win over Frank Carrothers (1266), while Cathan Gormley beat Neil Fisher and Gerry Collins got the home side's only win against Dexter Harris. Last but not least, Division 4 champions-elect Strand 3 beat Ballynafeigh 4 3-2.

Standings

 

Division 1PlayedPoints
Muldoons 1 10 55
Strand 2 10 44
Strand 1 9 43.5
Civil Service 10 37
Ballynafeigh 1 9 32.5
The A Team 11 14.5
Ballynafeigh 2 9 11.5
Division 2PlayedPointsDivision 3PlayedPointsDivision 4PlayedPoints
Kelly's Heroes 10 51.5 Strand 4 10 37.5 Strand 3 (Champions) 11 38
Muldoons 2 10 47 Ballynafeigh 3 9 34.5 Ballynafeigh 4 11 19
Bangor 10 44 Fruithill 9 31.5 Fruithill Ravens 10 11
Navigation
News
Ethan Cole 9 years old becomes Ulster Schools Champion 2021/22 The Schools Ulster Individual Championships took place at Methodist College on Saturday 11th December. 24 players gather... Jan 03, 2022
Alan Burns series of tournaments started on Sunday 5th December 2021 Its so good to have chess face to face and to be able to continue with our regular tournaments. The Alan Burns is a fun ... Dec 12, 2021
Novembers Childrens Chess 2021 took place on Saturday 6th November Youngsters gathered at Methodist College from as far afield as Dublin. For a Chess filled afternoon. With a chess tourna... Nov 25, 2021
Lisburn Goes From Strength to Strength Lisburn Chess Club leads the way in Ulster Chess with their exciting and innovative projects. Nov 25, 2021
First Ladies Day event behind us On Sunday 21st November, the Ulster Chess Union held a women's only event at Greenisland FC Chess. Nov 22, 2021
More news…
« January 2022 »
January
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031
Upcoming Events
Williamson Championship 2022 4th-6th Feb. Start the New year with this wonderful historic tournament - over 100 years old - The Williamson Shield 2022. 5 rounds o... Feb 04, 2022 - Feb 06, 2022 — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
Fifth Executive Board Meeting Further details TBC Feb 05, 2022 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast
Rescheduled - Ladies Day #2 at NICS This is a reschedule event: original date 16th January 2022 A ladies only event to encourage more women to play chess i... Feb 20, 2022 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast
Upcoming events…