Altrincham A v Marple B: 15th December 2015

 

 

 

SDCL: DIVISION 2
MATCH:      Altrincham A                              v                          Marple B
Home Team	Scores		Away Team
1          Yaroslav Kolodiy	0.5	0.5	Andy Jenkins
2          Reg Clucas	1	0	Alan Hall
3          Nick Lowe	0	1	Chris Baker
4          Richard White	0.5	0.5	Terry Cowling
5          Tony Lane	0	1	David Preen
6          Steve Douglas	0.5	0.5	Jeff Barlow
MATCH RESULT	2.5	3.5	DATE:           15/12/15

 

The B team came up with an impressive win away to Altrincham A last Tuesday.  We were outgraded on all boards except for mine. The evening got off to a good start with Andy drawing when Yaroslav surprised him by repeating moves. After a considerably longer wait Terry's game was drawn, too. Terry played an Albin counter gambit and his opponent duly returned the material to equalise the position.  I was next up to draw.  I played a Budapest gambit which was declined giving me a very pleasant position.  I managed to worsen my position and eventually entered an  a very open end game exchange down for one pawn. I manage to win all his pawns leaving me with 3 pawns + N + B vs R + B, which might be enough to win, but didn't have enough time left.  I think David finished next with a splendid win and Alan lost, I'm afraid I didn't see any of that game.  Anyway the match all square with Chris' game still to finish and a small crowd gathered around.  Both players by now were playing on the 10 second increments.  Chris' position looked better but who could handle the time pressure?  I was really impressed with Chris' cool play and he went on win in fine style.  It made me think I should have played on in my game!