Highcliffe C v Southbourne C
B&DCL Div 3 Mon 6th Nov 2023 Verify
| Board | Home | Highcliffe C | Southbourne C | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (B) | 1651 | B Manson, Andrew | ½ - ½ | B Litchfield, Michael J | 1673 |
| 2 (W) | 1639 | S Salinger, Neil | 1 - 0 | N Arorash, David | 1601 |
| 3 (B) | 1648 | B Powell, Robert | 0 - 1 | B Harris, John E | 1578 |
| 4 (W) | 1429 | B Salinger, Ron | 0 - 1 | S Wang, Jason | 1550 |
| Total | 6367 | 1½ - 2½ | Total | 6402 |
Last update Andrew Manson Tue 7th Nov 2023 00:34. Reported by Andrew Manson Tue 7th Nov 2023 00:34. Verified By
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amanson
Tue, 07/11/2023 - 00:34
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A tightly fought match - Neil was first to finish with an inspired combination to give a 1-0 lead to HIghcliffe, Robert tried to break open a tight game but overstretched and John took advantage to level the match. Jason made an inspired Rook lift, and the king side onslaught was too much for Ron to defend. 2-1.
Andrew and Michael battled the last game on top board, with attack options for both but no clear decisive edge. A draw was agreed giving Southbourne a well deserved win.
msimons
Tue, 07/11/2023 - 06:59
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A tight match
Two equally strengthed teams.
After Neil's well played win on board 2, Highcliffe looked favourites as board 4 was looking ok and there were some exciting tactics on board 3 in a game that could go either way. However, both games turned when Ron overlooked a piece sac by Jason which would have won his queen and Robert moved his king which allowed John a rook fork winning his queen. The top board looked about equal when the draw was agreed.
With thanks to Highcliffe for the kind hospitality.