Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/Leinster Chess Leagues

The Leinster Chess Leagues articles are a valuable resource
I was shocked to see that someone in Wikipedia (Marcus) is recommending the deletion of a large number of articles relating to chess in Ireland. This is a valuable resource not only of current but also of historic interest, albeit to a small population of chess players. The Leinster Chess Leagues page links the different articles including one on the Armstrong Cup which I read with interest. It started in 1888 and may be one of the oldest such competitions in the world. The information in these articles is supported by two independent Irish chess history websites which are not affiliated to the Leinster Leagues. They quote many independent sources of information including newspaper articles, one written in 1888. If you delete these articles you will delete a valuable resource. Because the chess playing population is so small it is difficult to source more independent references, although I am continuing to work on this with colleagues, and I would be glad of advice on ways to improve this. Needless to say I am new to publishing in an encyclopaedia. One of the articles which first spurred my interest was the article on Chess in the Encyclopedia Brittanica. With thanks, yours sincerely JohnPDLoughran (talk) 18:47, 1 May 2024 (UTC)