Our second Blitz tournament of the new season proved popular, with 100% increase in the number of participants. While many of the ‘big guns’ showed up, and ‘flexed their pawns’ it was the ‘new kid on the block’ who reigned supreme,again. This time, Martynas Gudauskas, had a perfect score with 8/8, taking some notable scalps in the process. These including the defeat of former Club Champion and No1 seed Kieran Rogers in the group stages, the cup holder Donal O’Boyle (DOB) in the semi-final, and star of the June Congress, Joe Reid in the final.
Martin is clearly a talented player and the prospect of him lining out for the local team in the Leinster Chess League is a mouth-watering prospect. Others to figure well on the night included Dayna Ferguson, Michael Johnston, Kieran Rogers and Colm Somerville, who all bowed out at the quarter final stage. Paddy McDonnell lost in the semi-final to Joe Reid.
A good nights chess was experienced by all and the new season looks promising!
Drogheda Chess Club 