Monthly Archives: December 2019

Elm Mount Junior News

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12 of Elm Mounts Junior players took on David Fitzsimons IM in a pre-Christmas simultaneous display recently. See photos below:-
The annual Mick Germaine Cup competition for teams of 4 junior players took place ecently with a number of Elm Mount Teams participating, including a few players taking part in their first ever competitive chess event. Results of the tournament can be accessed at www.chessresults.com.
Pictured with Mick Germaine, who presented the prizes at the event, are the Elm Mount Kings team (From left Cian, Atharva, Luke and Raphy) and the Elm Mount Knights (From left, Niran, Vincent, Nessa and Arjun).

Christmas Blitz 2019

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The Elm Mount Christmas Blitz was held on Monday 16th December in the Ierne Club. There were 28 participants in 4 7-player all-play-all sections. The traditional time-handicap system was used. Below are photos of the competition:-

Food was supplied after the games, and then the prizes were presented by club secretary, Pat Fitzsimons, who also had to present a prize to himself. The winners of the 4 sections were Paul O’Neill, Adam Murphy, Luke Keenan and Nicu Boldijar.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Leinster Christmas Blitz

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The Leinster Christmas Blitz was held in the Ierne Club on Wednesday 11th December with Pat Fitzsimons being the controller. Over 40 players took part in a number of all-play-all sections. 

There were 11 players in the top section which was won by David Fitzsimons, who becomes the Leinster Blitz Chanpion for 2019.

Below are photos of the prizwinners being presented with their prizes by Pat Fitzsimons, including a number of Elm Mount players :-