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This web site offers a window or perhaps also a mirror view of Irish chess from a mainly Dublin perspective, with some information about tournaments/events, clubs and useful contacts links combined with some news and opinion features. Divided up into specific areas of interest, our main area of pride is a whole section by former Irish chess champion and Fide Master Colm Daly who, with his own section, "Colms Corner" has promised to provide regular chess features and analysis in the form of his astute observations and musings on a plethora of diverse chess topics.
Recent blogs July 08 - one , July 08 - two ,
Karl McPhillips Wins Bray Rapidplay Outright On 5.5/6
In an exciting and enjoyable day of chess at the celebrated Bray Chess Club one day rapidplay, Karl McPhillips emerged as a popular outright winner with 5.5 from 6. In joint second place on 5/6 were, in alphabetical order, Colm Daly, Mark Heidenfed, Mark Quinn, Mel O Cinneide, Petr Velicka, Phillip Short.
a short report with some games and video footage now online
Adventures And Agony In The Armstrong Cup
With the Leinster Leagues now over, Colm Daly offers a personal diary of his experiences of playing in the 2008/9 Armstrong Cup, with plenty of detail and chess analysis.
Baburin Goes Ballistic-Blasts Olympiad Commentator/Commentary- Daly Responds
In another astonishing outburst [previous outbursts being back in July 08] from Ireland's number one player, and current Irish champion:Alexander Baburin launched a withering personal attack on ex Irish champion; Colm Daly. This was in the form of a mass email/ezine sent out to an undisclosed number of recipients in which the following text below was also included and concerns the commentary by Colm Daly during the Dresden Olympiad. :
Subject: Season greetings and some chess news from Alex Baburin, 24th Dec 2008
From: "Alexander Baburin"
Date: Wed, December 24, 2008 2:04 pm
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
"Colm Daly also covered the Olympiad at his website - you can see his reports at http://www.dublinchess.com/dresden2008/index.html On one level he provided a valuable service to the Irish chess community, explaining what was going on in the games, etc.
But on the other level his reports were full of prejudice against players on the main team. For me it would be one thing not to like players on a national team – and quite another to enjoy the national team’s downfalls. Obviously, Cold Daly thinks differently as Ireland’s win over Japan (3-1) is called a "minor disaster", while Ireland’s loss to Serbia becomes a "good result".
Finally, consider this sub-title: "Switzerland Narrowly Fail To Make Swiss Cheese Out Of Ireland" (on Ireland’s 1-3 loss to Switzerland). Poor Colm was clearly disappointed that Ireland did not lose 0-4! Well, I guess few Irish chess fans would share his sentiments in this case"
In a strong and direct response Colm Daly rejects the assertions and allegations contained therein. He offers a detailed and forensic rebuttal of this unfortunate personal attack. Plus he has some free advice for Alexander Baburin. See the full story.
2009 Cork City Congress Set To Be A Cracker!
The 17th Annual Cork City Congress is being held over the weekend of March 27- 29 and promises to be another exciting and festive celebration of chess. Last year's event attracted almost 200 participants in three sections with the top section boasting no less than five Grandmasters, including Ireland's only GM and top player Alexander Baburin.
The organizers are being tight lipped about who will be playing this year but the 2009 event will doubtless have a few interesting surprises and another very strong field once again. Last year the tournament was won by British Champion Stuart Conquest and Bogdan Lalic with local rising star Alex Lopez putting in a very strong performance just a half point behind the winners.
The event is being held in the very central and classy Metropole Hotel which makes the tournament ideal for family's or those wishing to bring their partner away for a nice weekend of shopping and relaxation. Details of the tournament are available on the tournament website and it will be well worth checking out this during the event too. The organizers plan on having a live feed of the games from the top boards. Flyers and entry forms are also available in many languages which is a novel feature that hopefully sees more foreign players participating. A Tournament flyer and entry forms are also available.
Russian Champion Peter Svidler Wins With Ease In Bunratty
The world class Russian Champion easily dominated the Bunratty event with another impressive performance that underlined his 2700 plus rating status. He defeated Ireland's only resident GM Alexander Baburin in the last round to finish on 5.5 points out of 6. A whole point ahead of his nearest rivals. The best Irish performance came from rising Cork star Alex Lopez who finished joint 2nd along with Bogdan Lalic GM,Gawain Jones GM, Peter Wells GM on 4.5 points from 6. A crosstable for the Masters section is now available.
The crucial last round game sees Svidler obliterate Baburin's Alekhine defence in 23 moves. Further details of the Bunratty event, are available on the official Bunratty Website
Colm Daly Makes It 3 Out Of 4 Rapidplay Wins After QUB Win In Belfast Semi retired ex Irish Champion Colm Daly showed his enthusiasm for one day rapidplay events has not diminished by much as he won his third rapidplay event out of four. This latest win in Belfast at the 2009 QUB rapidplay was not without some lady luck as his mini report on the event shows (link below). A good prize fund and a warm Northern welcome made for an enjoyable day of competitive chess. A mini report on the 2009 QUB Rapidplay by Colm Daly , with some video footage is now available. A full report on the event is also available at the Official QUB tournament website. Crosstables are also available for the Open and Challengers
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