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.

GIBRALTAR ACCOMODATION

Have managed to book an apartment in Gibraltar for the 2017 Chess Tournament.  Used TripAdvisor the same as last year.

Here is a view from the living room window.

Waiting on the address details

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.

THE MAGNUS CARLSEN EXPERIENCE

I guess all you have to do, to experience the same sensation as the hustlers against Magnus Carlsen, is to set your computer programme at the highest level, and play it in a 5 minute game?

Deep Fritz 14.

Luke 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

MAGNUS CARLSEN IN WASHINGTON PARK

I thoroughly enjoyed this Chessbase article and video clips about Magnus Carlsen in Washington Park.

It is good for Kings to reflect and ponder how they came to be Kings in the first place?

2 Samuel 7:18
Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

ULSTER MASTERS 2016

A very short video clip showing a scene from the Ulster Masters which is taking place at the Queen`s Student Union snack bar.

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.