The Leinster Chess Union blitz took place in the Ierne Club in Drumcondra on Wednesday 21st December. There were well over 50 participants and the event was organized as a number of all-play-all tournaments of up to 10 participants. Three Elm Mount players, Nicu Boldijar, Harry Braine and Thomas Syms won their sections and Gavin Melaugh took 3rd place in the top section. Below are photos of the Elm Mount prize winners:-

The Elm Mount Christmas Blitz was held on Monday 19th December. 21 players took part in 3 all-play-all sections of 7. The traditional time handicap system was used based on the rating difference between the players.

Elm Mount Christmas Blitz 2022 in progress

There were 3 clear first place finishers. Zygis Jakubauskas won Section A with 6/6, Nicu Boldijar won Section B with 5.5/6 and Thomas Syms won Section C with 6/6, giving them first pick of the prizes on offer. They are see below receiving their prizes:-

Zygis Jakubauskas 1st Section A

Nicu Boldijar, 1st Section B

Thomas Syms, 1st Section C

Paul O’Neill finished second in Section A , Jack Herring finished 2nd in Section B  and Philip Fitzsimmons finished 2nd in Section C.

Donal O Danachair finished 3rd in Section A, Wayne Crowley finished 3rd in Section B and Rory Power-Breen finished 3rd in Section C. Jeroen O’Flaherty finished joint 3rd in Section B but took 4th place on tie-break.

They are pictured below receiving their prizes:- 

Happy Christmas to all!