188 Perkins 0-1 Ledger 195
158 Joseph 0-1 Habershon 181
156 Montgomery 0-1 Bodily 171 – see game
146 D’Cruz 0-1 Botteley 170
117 Kelly 0-1 Arulnandhy 170
The match was notable for being the last at Kent’s before the venue closes for good. Luton will probably fulfil their remaining home fixtures at the Open University.
Boards 3 and 5 saw quick tactical Bedford wins. On Board 1 Perkins lost material and eventually resigned perhaps slightly prematurely in an ending a piece down for two pawns. On 4 Botteley won a pawn, and then a long rook and knight v rook and bishop ending with just kingside pawns left. On board 2 Joseph was equal or better for the first twenty moves but then gradually lost material after a positional error.
I guess most are pretty happy that Luton is leaving the cupboard that they play in for something more spacious. I always remember Pribanich being vocal about his dislike of the lack of space. Quite understandable.
Nice post Steve, you could have let Luton have at least half a point since it was their last match at home ever.
Had I been playing Mark, given my recent form, I imagine I would have been suitably charitable!?