Seo chugat (here is) the complete tournament report for the Comórtas Fichille held at Blanchardstown Junior Chess on 21 March 2026.
This report highlights the 30 young players who participated, the volunteers who made it possible, and the celebration of the Irish language throughout the day.
🏆 Comórtas Fichille: Tournament Report
Event: Blanchardstown Junior Chess – Round Robin Series
Date: 21 March 2026
Language Theme: Ag caint as Gaeilge ag an gclub fichille.
1. Míle Buíochas (A Great Thanks)
The success of today’s event was due to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. We would like to extend our gratitude to:
- Keith, Aleks, Andrew, Thomas, and John
Their efforts in organizing the boards, managing the pairings, and encouraging the players to use their Irish made the day a resounding success.
2. All Participants & Final Standings
The tournament was divided into five distinct groups (A through E). Below are the full results for every player:
Group A
| Rank | Player Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jayden | 5 |
| 2nd | Ben | 4 |
| 3rd | Caden | 2.5 |
| 4th | Daniel | 2 |
| 5th | Kylian | 1.5 |
| 6th | Soma | 0 |
Group B
| Rank | Player Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Navinesh Ramesh | 5 |
| 2nd | Damium | 4 |
| 3rd | Shreyas | 3 |
| 4th | Gary | 1.5 |
| 5th | Linda | 1 |
| 6th | Tyler | 0.5 |
Group C
| Rank | Player Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dev | 5 |
| 2nd | Eric | 3.5 |
| 3rd | Kasey | 3 |
| 4th | Alex | 2 |
| 5th | XiXi | 1.5 |
| 6th | Sub (John Delaney) | 0 |
Group D
| Rank | Player Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aidan Weng | 5 |
| 2nd | Tadhg Bury Flanagan | 4 |
| 3rd | Andrew Cao | 3 |
| 4th | Sean Hynes | 2 |
| 5th | Olivia Gookin | 1 |
| 6th | Kevin Gookin | 0 |
Group E
| Rank | Player Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Reuben | 5 |
| 2nd | Nicolas | 4 |
| 3rd | Ruqile | 3 |
| 4th | Sam B | 2 |
| 5th | Szymon | 1 |
| 6th | Jack | 0 |
3. Tournament Highlights
- Perfect Scores: An impressive 5 players achieved a perfect score of 5 out of 5: Jayden, Navinesh, Dev, Aidan, and Reuben.
- Total Attendance: 30 Players.
- Sportsmanship: The competition was fierce but friendly, with many players utilizing the “Quick Rules” tie-break (head-to-head) to determine rankings.
- Culture: The opportunity for players to speak Irish (Gaeilge) while competing brought a unique and vibrant atmosphere to the Blanchardstown club.
4. Closing Remark
Comhghairdeas mór to all the winners and to everyone who took part. It was a pleasure to see so many young minds engaged in both the strategy of chess and the beauty of the Irish language.
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