Kirby 3 Vs HA3

Hi All,

First blog for a while. HA3 recently travelled to Kirby Muxloe for what was essentially meant to be a six board friendly. Despite not counting, Gordon was still able to give Henry a game on board 5.

This was Hector's first outing - he fell foul of a back rank combination on board 6. Graham U was a piece down, but was able to pull a win out of the hat. Bill, Richard, and Malcolm all won on boards 1 to 3.

We had friendlies in the Skittle Alley last Tuesday, and will be doing the same again this week.

I have fractured a metatarsal, however, and may have difficulty getting down.

Colin.

10 Apr		Kirby Muxloe 3		v	Heathcote Arms 3
				2 - 4
1	B	90	Lund, Malcolm	0 - 1	Beach, Ray	92
2	W	85	Shaw, Peter	0 - 1	Maconnachie, Richard	90
3	B	70	Smith, Steven	0 - 1	Roberts, Bill	80
4	W	60	Brown, Thomas	0 - 1	Urquhart, Graham	70
5	B	60	Woodhall, Henry	1 - 0	**DEFAULT**	?
6	W	39	Richardson, Gary	1 - 0	Loudon, Hector	75

HA2 Champions in Division 3

It was announced on the LRCA website recently that HA1 have succeeded in being promoted back to Division 1.

This Tuesday, HA2 needed to win their match against Ashby 3 in order to be sure of becoming champions.

I was first to finish. My game against Vic had looked pretty even, but things fell apart a bit for my opponent after the time control.
Pete then drew; The Grinder tried his best in a King +7P against King +7P end game, but they agreed a draw. Mike then took the whole point.

01 Apr		Heathcote Arms 2		v	Ashby 3
				3 - 1
1	B	156	Harrison, Peter	½ - ½	Tipper, Christopher	139
2	W	141	Cowley, Michael	1 - 0	Reynolds, David	136
3	B	140	Manger, John	½ - ½	York, Russell	134
4	W	107	Ross, Colin	1 - 0	Armstrong, Victor	118

Well done everyone,

Colin.