Oadby Vs HA3

Haka Dave was the first to finish with an early checkmate. In the post game analysis, Dave described this as a sucker punch, but all his pieces seemed to be working together and had been pointed at his opponent's king.
Michael had been material up and looked the favourite in his game, but let this slip away. There were some serious tactical chances focussing on the f7 square in the opening. Drew was struggling from early on. Gordon had been even well into his game, but then gave a rook away.

I was able to grind out a win against Don Candlin. Last to finish was Ray who agreed to Mike Thornton's offer of a draw in an even position.
Well done everyone. This Oadby side (although missing its usual top board player) was one of the strongest we have met this season.

19 Jan		Oadby 1		v	Heathcote Arms 3
				3½ - 2½
1	B	126	Candlin, Don	0 - 1	Ross, Colin	118
2	W	100	Thornton, Mike	½ - ½	Raymondov	105
3	B	100	Jagdev, Sam	0 - 1	Haka Dave	93
4	W	98	Glenton, Ivor	1 - 0	Milner, Gordon	60
5	B	96	Williams, Ted	1 - 0	Bubb, Michael	36
6	W	70	Gutteridge, John	1 - 0	Bubb, Andrew	40

Next week has been set aside for League Cup matches. On Tuesday, HA1 play at home against Braunstone 1, and HA3 play away against Braunstone 2.

Well done everyone,

Colin.