HA2 Vs Syston 1

I was just there for the club night, but there was an exciting match at the Heathcote on Tuesday. Ray was the first to fall, then Pete - who i think had dropped a rook somewhere resigned in what looked a very complex middle game position.

Rob scored one for the home side - he had been up three pawns, but Cyril had been hanging on as hard as he could. Rob then found a way to simplify and get the queens and rooks off. Cue resignation from Cyril.

This left things up to John to win in order to draw the match. I had to leave before this game concluded and things had looked drawish when i left, but then John does tend to play good endgames and obviously found a way.

01 Nov		Heathcote Arms 2		v	Syston 1
				2 - 2
1	B	149	Harrison, Peter	0 - 1	Galligan, Brian	173
2	W	128	Ensor, Rob	1 - 0	Johnson, Cyril	133
3	B	119	Manger, John	1 - 0	Gist, Elizabeth	124
4	W	105	Beach, Ray	0 - 1	Stone, Robert	113

Next Tuesday, 8th November, HA3 are away against Braunstone 5 and HA1 are at home against Ashby 1.
On Thursday, 10th, HA2 are away against Latimer 1.

Well done everyone,

Colin.