Noel (w) faced Rory (b) on KGS last night in another Top 8 battle. In what was an interesting game White gradually pulled himself back from a poor start to win by 9.5 points. This keeps alive Noel’s chances of reaching the final. The full scoretable is available.
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Feb 6th, 7th – Top 8 Results
“Move 40 lost the game” said Rory Wales (W) after a game fraught with many basic errors on his part. The Pride of Cork fought on for another hour but eventually capitulated to Eoghan Barry (B). The following day James Hutchinson (w) defeated Colin MacSweeny on KGS. Colin started well, having captured a massive group,…
Feb 3rd,4th – Top 8 Results
Eoghan Barry (B) defeated John Gibson (W) in a game marred by a series of vile errors. White unwisely erred earlier and larger, and black was able to retain an early advantage on the board. The following day Ian (B) played Michael (W) on KGS and won by resignation after capturing a lid full of…
Jan 27 – Top 8 Result
Another Top 8 game took place at Larry Murphy’s last night. Noel Mitchell (playing black) moved firmly back into contention for the final with a win by resignation over John Gibson. This result has been recorded in the top 8 scoretable.