Post by admin on Jan 26, 2013 18:09:46 GMT
23/01/2013 Hastings 2 v Horsham 1
Firstly my thanks to Paul Kelly for standing in for me at the start of the match.
The match started badly for us when Alfredo on board 2 quite uncharacteristically misplayed the opening as white and succumbed to a rapid loss. On board 3 Bernard's position appeared to be quite unpleasant but the game was deceptive, with tactical resources for both sides, and his opponent offered a draw when he was unable to find anything decisive. On board 1 Alan's position was difficult from quite early on and his opponents accurate play eventually resulted in a nice piece sacrifice to force mate. On board 5 Jim played resourcefully in a double edged position and found some nice tactics to win against a strong opponent. Finally on board 4 Mel had a good opening but then sacrificed/blundered? a piece and, despite struggling hard, eventually had to resign the adjourned position two pawns down.
Result Hastings 2 lost to Horsham 1, 1.5 v 3.5.
Howard Tebbs
| Alan Barton 177 B | 0.0 - 1.0 | Gavin Lock 202 W |
| Alfredo Luaces 169 W | 0.0 - 1.0 | James Mansson 196 B |
| Bernard Cafferty 169 B | 0.5 - 0.5 | Phil Stimpson 174 W |
| Mel Young 162 W | 0.0 - 1.0 | Dix Roberts 173 B |
| James Wheeler 162 B | 1.0 - 0.0 | Paul Taylor 176 W |
| Ave 167.8 | 1.5 - 3.5 | Ave 184.2 |
Firstly my thanks to Paul Kelly for standing in for me at the start of the match.
The match started badly for us when Alfredo on board 2 quite uncharacteristically misplayed the opening as white and succumbed to a rapid loss. On board 3 Bernard's position appeared to be quite unpleasant but the game was deceptive, with tactical resources for both sides, and his opponent offered a draw when he was unable to find anything decisive. On board 1 Alan's position was difficult from quite early on and his opponents accurate play eventually resulted in a nice piece sacrifice to force mate. On board 5 Jim played resourcefully in a double edged position and found some nice tactics to win against a strong opponent. Finally on board 4 Mel had a good opening but then sacrificed/blundered? a piece and, despite struggling hard, eventually had to resign the adjourned position two pawns down.
Result Hastings 2 lost to Horsham 1, 1.5 v 3.5.
Howard Tebbs