Preston 2 v Lytham 1

Division A Wed 17th Nov 2021   Verify
BoardHomePreston 2Lytham 1Away
1 (B) 2200 (2179)
N
Jowett, Peter E
½ - ½
G
Walker, Samuel A
2155 (2255)
2 (W) 1960 (1916)
S
Taylor, Phillip J
½ - ½
G
Evans, Paul A
2080 (2031)
3 (B) 1848 (1875)
S
Rutlidge, Cliff H
½ - ½
B
Cooper, John G
1945 (1936)
4 (W) 1870 (1837)
B
Quinn, Kenny
0 - 1
S
Aspinall, David E
1773 (1637)
Total78781½ - 2½Total7953

Last update John Cooper Thu 18th Nov 2021 14:48. Reported by John Cooper Thu 18th Nov 2021 14:48. Verified By

Comments

This was the first time for almost 2 years since LSA 1 have visited Preston for OTB chess. Preston have a very comfortable and suitable venue and the opportunity to meet and chat with old friends there made it a most enjoyable evening. It was over quickly on top board when Sam's phone went off when he was in a good position. Peter could have claimed the game under FIDE rules but very sportingly offered a draw which was accepted by Sam. The only decisive game came on bottom board when Dave, who had earlier lost a piece, fought back and mated Kenny after an oversight. Phil had an advantage in development and spatial control after the opening against Paul but Paul managed to establish equality and force a draw against his experienced opponent. This left me needing only a draw to win the match for Lytham. After a quiet opening my position improved as a result of some inaccuracies around moves 15 and 16 and I was in control of the position, if not actually winning, when Cliff accepted my offer of a draw 7 moves later.