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Bedford A |
Leighton Buzzard A |
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Board |
Name |
Grade |
Score |
Score |
Name |
Grade |
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1 |
190 |
0 |
1 |
210 |
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2 |
178 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
181 |
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3 |
177 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
177 |
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4 |
175 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
173 |
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5 |
173 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
170 |
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2 |
3 |
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Played: 09/11/17 |
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An agonisingly close defeat in this key match v last season’s champions.
Andrew finished first when Kevin offered a draw after a flurry of exchanges.
On Board 3 I was struggling with a cramped game and a one pawn deficit. It was a relief when Andy suddenly offered a draw due to my king becoming active and threatening to regain material.
Board 2 then produced the third draw after a seesaw rook and pawn ending.
Meanwhile Steve had reached a rook ending with a poor pawn structure and little time on the clock, so hopes rested on Board 5 (see game below) where Raymon looked to have a comfortable win. However, Peter Hunt wriggled successfully and the draw was agreed before Steve finally succumbed.
Paul Habershon 10/11/17