IRISH CHESS
JOURNAL
Editor : Tony Foley
Contributors:
Robert Pye, FM John Delaney, Kevin O’Connell, Sean
Coffey, Peter Cafolla, GM D. Rogozenco, Gerry
Graham, Jonathan O’Connor, David McAlister, Sean
Loftus, Philip Doyle and Brian Wall.
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The Irish Chess Journal is the official newsletter of the
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reflect the views of the Irish Chess Union.
Published quarterly and distributed (online)
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The editor would like to express his gratitude to
everyone who contributed to this issue, and apologise if
I’ve forgotten anyone!
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
The ICU wishes to take this opportunity to extend
Seasons Greetings to all Chess Players and their
families and wishes everyone a successful 2011.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
IM ALEX LOPEZ
Current Irish Champion Alex Lopez has obtained his 3rd
and final IM norm in the FIDE Open section of the
London Chess Classic, thus becoming Ireland's 7th IM
and Munster's first!
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/
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