Not the President's men?

             

 

With Jeff sunning himself in Wales and Glenn in his sick-bed, it was my job to arrange the furniture, toss a coin and write a report.

David was first to succumb.  He touched the wrong piece, a rook I think, had to move it and that was that.  Not the start we wanted.  Andy held Tudor to a draw, but Trefor couldn't find a way through Paul's defence and we were two down with two games to play.  However two wins would see us through on board count and this was not impossible.  Tony certainly had winning chances; Chris had a slight advantage.  With both games going to the wire the atmosphere was tense, especially when both Chris and David had less that two minutes on the clock.  David blundered a piece and everything was down to Tony.  Unfortunately he pressed too hard for the win (his words) and had to agree a draw.

Sorry Jeff, but your boys done well.  East Cheshire had brought a strong team.

 

Marple 2 v 3  East Cheshire

 

1. Rickards, Tudor   0.5-0.5 Jenkins, J Andy

2.  Baker, Chris EJ     1-0     Taylor, David R

3.  Preen, David W     0-1     Stokes, Alan

4.  Kay, Tony           0.5-0.5  Tait, Bill

5.  Thomas, Trefor      0-1     Bamford, Paul