The Hunt Museum Garden Summer Chess Knockout Tournament was held on Sunday 18 June 2023 in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. It was a four-round knockout for 16 players, open to all chess players and members of the public who know the rules of chess. It was a non-rated event with free entry. The time limit was 20 minutes per player with no increment, except in the final, which had a 5-second increment. Trophies sponsored by the Hunt Museum were awarded for 1st, 2nd and Best Junior. The arbiter was Neal Kirby, who also made the draws.
Results
- Winner: Con Kirby (Limerick).
- Runner-up: James Naughton (Limerick).
- Best Junior: Conor Sheehan (Limerick), decided by a 3-minute plus 2-second blitz play-off.
The tournament was held outdoors under the awnings in the museum’s back garden in rainy weather, which cleared later in the afternoon, and the final was played on the giant chess board. Two games in rounds 1 and 2 needed a blitz play-off.
Source: Limerick Chess Club archive.
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