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Hunt Museum Mini Knockout Tournament — 24-25 July 2021

The Final played on the giant chess board on Saturday 24th July won by James Naughton over Tim Dineen. Photo courtesy of Pat
The Final played on the giant chess board on Saturday 24th July won by James Naughton over Tim Dineen. Photo courtesy of Pat Shanahan

The Hunt Museum Garden Chess Mini Knockout Tournament was held over two days, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July 2021, in the garden of the Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. There was a Saturday section (four rounds) and a Sunday section (three rounds), each limited to 16 entries because of social distancing rules. It was a non-rated event with free entry, held outdoors in sunny weather. Trophies were awarded for 1st, 2nd and Best Junior. The arbiter was Neal Kirby.

Results

  • Saturday: 1st James Naughton; 2nd Tim Dineen; Best Junior Conor Sheehan.
  • Sunday: 1st Con Kirby; 2nd James O’Sullivan (Ennis); Best Junior Conor Sheehan.

The Saturday final was played on the Hunt Museum’s giant chess board.

Source: Limerick Chess Club archive.

Photographs