You are here: Home Archives Ulster Chronicles 2020-2021 season UCU Web 2020 Greenisland FC new Chess Club 2021 Greenisland FC Chess Summer Scorcher Blitz Tournament

Greenisland FC Chess Summer Scorcher Blitz Tournament

Greenisland FC Chess Club hosted a successful hugely successful blitz tournament on the afternoon of the 18th July 2021. Just like the weather, the chess was scorching with three sections and 32 players competing to take away the trophies.

Greenisland FC Chess Club hosted a successful hugely successful blitz tournament on the afternoon of the 18th July 2021. Just like the weather, the chess was scorching with three sections and 32 players competing to take away the trophies. This was the largest tournament since the onset of the pandemic and Covid Safety Protocols were applied throughout.

 

In the Senior Section Mandar Tahmankar took first place with a blistering 7 wins out of 7. In second and third place were Gareth Annesley and Nick Pilkiewicz. It was great to see players of this level compete at Over the Board Chess again.

 

The under 1400 grading prizes went to newcomer Sanket Sawant and the ever more fearsome Ethan Cole.

 

In the Intermediate Section, GFC Chess’s own Matthew Moreland came first with an undefeated 7 wins out of 7 games. In second place was Strand Chess Club’s Blake Harris. Peter Murphy from GFC Chess came in third. Best newcomer went to Rueben McBurney from Bangor.

 

The most competitive section was undoubtedly the Junior Section with 10 players fighting it out over 9 games. The parents were more exhausted than the kids at the end. This was an amazing achievement by all the players on a very warm day, and especially as it was the first tournament for nearly all of them.

 

The winner was Max Hudson with 7 points out of 9, in second place was Leon Gourley, with Jake Duddy in third place. The best newcomer award went to Alfie Moffett. GFC Chess took a clean sweep in this section. But every player deserves massive credit in playing 9 games against very tough opponents.

 

Overall it was a great day with everyone enjoying themselves and their chess. A big thank you goes out to all the players, to the parents and grandparents from bringing the kids hanging around and supporting them. Also thank you to FIDE Arbiter Adrian Dornford-Smith for providing expert advice and direction throughout.

 

GFC Chess will meet on the 23rd July from 7pm to 8:30pm for learners and from 8:30pm till late for those of all ages and abilities who want to come and play and learn. We are taking a two week break and will be back on the 13th August. Watch the social media channels for updates. If you want to know any more about the Chess Club email Chris Dorrian at greenislandfcchess@gmail.com.

p1p2
p3 p4
p5 p6
p7 p8
p9 p10
p11 p12
P13 P14
Navigation
News
Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after March 2024 Tournament. We have only one Childrens Chess Tournament left April 13th. We celebrate young chess talent at the end of year Award Ce... Mar 24, 2024
Childrens Chess Tournament at Methodist College on 9th March 2024 Our monthly schools events continues. With approx 28 pupils playing and solving chess puzzles at Methodist College. This... Mar 20, 2024
FIDE events over Bank Holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day Brendan Jamison reports on some brilliant chess activity over St Patrick's Day Weekend. Mar 20, 2024
Childrens Chess Grandprix Standings after February 2024 Tournament. We celebrate young chess talent at the end of year Award Ceremony and Elite Chess tournament. Usually held at Stormont i... Mar 03, 2024
March 2024 FIDE NI Rating Report – 14 players make a debut by FIDE National Arbiter Brendan Jamison Well done to 14 more players gaining a FIDE rating on the 1st March rating list. The season is almost over but we have o... Mar 02, 2024
More news…
« March 2024 »
March
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31
Upcoming Events
FIDE rated Ulster Rapidplay 2024 Apr 06, 2024 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
Cancelled ** 7th April ** Ulster Fischer Random Rapidplay Championship 2024 Now moved to a new date 2nd June. Apr 07, 2024 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
FIDE 100th Anniversary Groomsport Classic 2024 (Round 1) Apr 11, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
Newman Hindley Series : Childrens Chess Fun afternoon with a chess tournament and puzzle competition. Apr 13, 2024 12:15 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
FIDE 100th Anniversary Groomsport Classic 2024 (Round 2) Apr 18, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
Upcoming events…