The Limerick Xmas Handicap Blitz was held on Thursday 12 December 2024 at 7.30 pm at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club. It was a six-round event with 36 entries, played at 5 minutes a side plus 2 seconds per move, with time handicaps. The tournament controller was Ray O’Brien and the organiser was Phillip Foenander. Entry was €5 for adults and €3 for juniors, and the club provided all sets and clocks. Prizes were presented by Neal Kirby.
Results
- Joint 1st on 5/6: Hamilton Mandeya, Adam McCoy and Daniil Shtokalo.
- Best Junior: Korneliusz Bartczak, who received the Michael Meaney Junior Shield.
Round 2 was played on 18 boards, the highest number of entries the club had had for a blitz.
Source: Limerick Chess Club archive.
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