Dun Laoghaire Rapidplay Tournament

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The 3rd Annual Dun Laoghaire Rapidplay Tournament will be held this year on Sunday the 18th August 2013. Following last years large turnout with competitors from around the globe we’re looking forward to an exciting day of chess! Register early to avoid disappointment as the number of participants are limited.

The entry form can be found here: http://dlchess.org/home/2013/07/13/dun-laoghaire-rapidplay-tournament-2013 It should be completed and returned to Richard of Dun Laoghaire chess club. The form includes map/directions to the Dun Laoghaire chess club.

The Facebook page for this event can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/170957253083341

Good luck to all the participants!

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The 3rd Annual Dun Laoghaire Rapidplay took place on Sunday 18th August in the Dun Laoghaire Club. There was an increased entry this year of 40 players, including 11 rated over 2000. The top seeds were FMs Ryan Rhys Griffiths, David Fitzsimons and Irish Champion Colm Daly.

Juri Firstov played an impressive tournament drawing with Griffiths in round 4 and beating Daly and Fitzsimons in the last 2 rounds to finish clear winner on 5.5/6 and take home the first prize of 300 Euro. Ciaran Quinn, joint winner last year, finished second on 5 points. Four players shared third prize : Ryan Rhys Griffiths, Colm Daly, Mel O'Cinneide and Bernard Palmer. Grading prizes were won by Vincent Bissett (under 1800) and William Ffrench (under 1500).