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by johnmcelhone
Tue Dec 20, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Checkers Facts and Trivia
Topic: 2016 Christmas Quiz
Replies: 5
Views: 6553

Re: 2016 Christmas Quiz

1) Tinsley V Oldbury
by johnmcelhone
Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: GAYP Qualifiers 2015
Replies: 150
Views: 44262

Re: GAYP Qualifiers 2015

2. In GAYP tournaments, two game rounds are neither necessary nor desirable. Single game rounds with colours allocated (the norm in Chess tournaments, I believe) would have been eminently preferable, and allowed anywhere from 12 to 16 rounds of play. This would also greatly enhance the possibility ...
by johnmcelhone
Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: northern ireland open
Replies: 2
Views: 1536

Re: northern ireland open

Francis McNally won the NI Open. I haven't got any further details atm.
by johnmcelhone
Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: 3-moves WCM 2013.
Replies: 96
Views: 26937

Re: 3-moves WCM 2013.

The "...........SEVENTH" or number 7 now theres a coincidence while watching the Wimbeldon Tennis Singles Final today which was won by Andy Murray[Sco] the number 7 came up again ;;;; todays date was the 7/7 and it Murrays "seventh" Final and no Brit had won it for 77 years!!! H...
by johnmcelhone
Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans vs Americans.
Replies: 70
Views: 14073

Re: Europeans vs Americans.

John Mac, I think you would also be a threat to Alex. You are one heck of a player :) I come up well short against GM's Joe. Though with more study and tough online games with you :lol: things may change :shock: I am not sure about that John. From what I saw you came ahead of Shane in the 2010 Iris...
by johnmcelhone
Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans vs Americans.
Replies: 70
Views: 14073

Re: Europeans vs Americans.

Thanks Johnn.................i considered that too therefore my comment was .......................... Subs.................Adam Johnston,G Callaghan,S. O Driscoll, AND A FEW MORE. Yes our bottom boards would be wile STRONG THEN. F Kareta, I Martinov, M Shabsai, O Koln and few more Italian players....
by johnmcelhone
Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans vs Americans.
Replies: 70
Views: 14073

Re: Europeans vs Americans.

tommyc wrote:Myles was asking do yu have "Robertsons Guide"?? in yur library.
No I don't have that book
by johnmcelhone
Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans vs Americans.
Replies: 70
Views: 14073

Re: Europeans vs Americans.

Chexhero wrote:John Mac, I think you would also be a threat to Alex. You are one heck of a player :)
I come up well short against GM's Joe. Though with more study and tough online games with you :lol: things may change :shock:
by johnmcelhone
Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans vs Americans.
Replies: 70
Views: 14073

Re: Europeans vs Americans.

Do you mean the first five boards by playing strength, or just alphabetically? IMO only Shane, Michele, and perhaps Sergio have chances against Alex. Billy Docherty & Hugh Devlin will pose a serious threat along with Matteo Bernini who keeps improving all the time. I think Tommy needs to includ...
by johnmcelhone
Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:33 am
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: Northen Ireland Open 2012 Cookstown
Replies: 23
Views: 3434

Re: Northen Ireland Open 2012 Cookstown

Myles Hannigan NI open winner. 2 draws with Shane in the last round 10-14 22-18 7-10

Con Boyle intermediate winner.
by johnmcelhone
Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I AM AFRAID YOU OVERLOOKED IT
Replies: 2
Views: 845

Re: I AM AFRAID YOU OVERLOOKED IT

Scooper got my vote.
by johnmcelhone
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: 2011 Irish Open Championship
Replies: 28
Views: 7916

Re: 2011 Irish Open Championship

Ron and Francie reviewed that opening last week in my house, running up several of your book lines................ then he decides to jump other way in last round of tournament :D
by johnmcelhone
Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: 2011 Irish Open Championship
Replies: 28
Views: 7916

Re: 2011 Irish Open Championship

Thanks for the updates Liam much appreciated.
by johnmcelhone
Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SLOCUM STROKES by Bill Salot
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Re: SLOCUM STROKES by Bill Salot

:D

Many thanks to all involved!! It will be off to the print shop tomo morning for me 8)
by johnmcelhone
Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moiseyev-Borghetti 3-Move Championship Match
Replies: 110
Views: 21287

Re: Moiseyev-Borghetti 3-Move Championship Match

The live feed + gold token updates are top class :D ............well done to all involved

I'm sure both players are pleased to get the first game finished to settle the nerves.