Second place finish for Limerick teen in World Youths Draughts Championship

EARLIER this year sixteen year-old player Conor Nee from Clareview in Limerick City finished second in the World Youths Draughts Championship played at Korbach in Germany.

Having impressed in a number of Irish tournaments, the Irish Draughts Association nominated Conor Nee to take part in this prestigious event. In the Youths Championship Conor Nee won five games, drew four, and lost just one game to the eventual
champion.

The young Limerickman gave some indication of his good form, when he played in the German Open, played at Korbach, in the lead up to the Men’s, Ladies and Youths World Championships. Conor finished tenth in the German Open, which drew entries from the World’s top players, including a number of former World Champions who were in Korbach to play in these World Championships. Following on from the German Open, it was no surprise when Conor finished second in the World Youths Championship.

Conor will still be young enough to play in the World Youths Championship next year however, if he goes to the World Draughts Championships in 2025, Conor may opt instead to play in the Men’s Section. That however, is a decision for next year. Over the recent October Bank Holiday weekend, Conor followed up his success in Germany by taking part in the Masters Section of
the Irish Open Draughts Championships at Moville, County Donegal.

This competition attracted the best players from all over Ireland, plus some prominent overseas players, including newly crowned Ladies World Champion, Nadiya Chyzhevska from Ukraine. Playing against such strong opposition, Conor Nee emerged in joint fourth place at the Irish Open Championship.

Conor would like to thank all the players in the Draughts fraternity, who encouraged him, and provided him with quality practice in the lead up to these competitions. Conor would also like to thank Gearóid Flannery of HDS Partnership accountants and Kieran Curtin of Castletroy Coaches for their sponsorship contributions towards his trip to Germany for the World Youths Championship. Finally, The South Court Hotel, Limerick is the venue for the Irish Open Draughts Championship 2025 from October
25– 27 .