CLEVER PICTURE

Saw this picture on a Twitter feed.  It was posted by Chessbase India.  The picture was taken before game 10.

The way the picture is taken, makes it look like Magnus Carlsen is diminishing in stature and Sergei  Karjakin  is growing in stature. 
It is very clever.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

QUEENS versus BELFAST SOUTH A

Just saw the final score of last night`s match posted on the UCU site. It was a 4-0 win for Queens.

BELFAST SOUTH versus BALLYNAFEIGH B 2/11/2016

A short video clip from tonight`s league match.

Rookie`s report on the match is below.

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1. Ray Devenney 0-1 Mikhail Pavlov; 

2. Sam Flanagan 0.5-0.5 John O'Doherty; 

3. Bobby Thompson 0-1 Robert Lavery; 

4.Bruce MacLean 0-1 Niall Troughton; 

5.John Bryars 1-0 Colin Fenton. Total: 1.5-3.5. + Bonus: 1.5-5.5. 

Things go from Bankers' to Bonkers. 

All looked to be going well for us after 2 rounds of shadow boxing but the gloves came off as things went " bonkers at the Bankers' ", as we lost the last 3 games! 

Unusually, Sam was first to finish - Sam was in a "jam but kept calm until he had a draw in his palm"! 

John Bryars "enspires" , as he made a "dent on" Fenton's chess record to give us the lead! 

In the battle of the Bobbies, our Bobby made a few "boobies" and his loss tied the match so far! 

 "Pavlov's dogged" determination gave them a "lead" as Ray "tailed" off to defeat! 

Bruce had a "bruising" defeat to "Nial the 'Niallator", as Troughton "trod on" our chances of a drawn match! 

Remember our Mondaytournament starts next Monday, 7/11/16, at the Bankers' Club, Malone Road, around 7.30 pm. 

Fees due are £25 for Monday tournament; £30 for club league players; and only £40 for playing in both. 

Please try to pay at your next game or next Monday. Cheers. Martin Kelly.

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Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

BEST EVER PICTURE OF A CHESS PLAYER?

There must be countless numbers of images of chess players on line.  Pictures of people deep in thought seem to have some sort of compelling appeal.

Here is the best ever picture of a chess player in my opinion. I don`t think this will ever be bettered.

Don`t know who took the photo but it is from this article.

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

JUST THE MAN TO HEAD THE "ULSTER CHESS UNION"

An individual has emerged who is just the very man to head the "Ulster Chess Union."

His name is Dee Stitt and his organistation has just been handed £1.7 million to do, "God only knows what!"

He has become a house-hold name in N.Ireland after just one interview!  You can hear the interview at the link below.

Dee Stitt is in this picture, guess which one he is? I will give you a clue, he is not the scary looking character in the blue dress!

Dee Stitt Interview about protecting North Down from ANYBODY.

Dee Stitt for CEO of the "Ulster Chess Union."

Just think, if he was CEO, the "Ulster Chess Union" would be able to pay the "Chess-playing simulaneous GM celebrities,"  10 grand a session, plus expenses of course!

Here is GM Simon Williams at last years simul. The music starts at approx 1.47 on the timeline but don`t tell Mick Jagger!

Proverbs27:22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

WELL PLAYED STEPHEN

A few minute ago I just lost my league game against Stephen Scannell. It was a very interesting and enjoyable game though.

Here is a picture of Stephen Scannell playing Norman McFarland on a past occasion.

I will publish the game when the league season is over, as I do not want all my league opponents to know what I am playing and not playing.

The score was 3-0 in favour of Ballynafeigh 1 team when I left.

Roman 5:3+4 And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

ROOKIES REPORT 20/10/2016

Here is Rookies report on last night`s second division match.

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No, it's not a clerical error,despite being in the Civil Service Club. We did beat them 6.5-0.5!   I have it in triplicate to prove it! 

First to finish was Bernard Jaffa, who proved you can have your "cake" and eat it! 

Jim McLean's grandson, Rhys, was"fleeced" by William Storey and was not too "plysed"! 

Their captain Newman was a "marked" man from the time he lost a piece!

 Paul McGuigan looked like a Goliath, a pawn up in his game, but David's "slingshot" of a move forced a draw!

 Our new member, Richard was going for "Gould" in his victory over another David!

 Finally, it was "a D S aster" for A.D-S. against Martin Kelly, who came back from 2 pawns down in time-trouble to win his second game in 4 days against the same opponent!

 Overall, we had a "storming" win at Stormont! Martin Kelly

(Captain)

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Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.