- The Webmaster / John Ashley
- Oct 15, 2019
The evening started with small issues. John Ashley took on the role of captain and confirmed the team order.
The next hurdle was the digital clocks . This caused a headache as none of the Limit league team could set the clocks. As there are no reliable manual clocks available ( they have been replaced over the last few years), Every member now needs to learn how to set these clocks .
On to the match itself.
Our experienced Limit league team were treated to a harsh lesson from the Ashton school. 0-4 ! The lads from Ashton played very well.
John Astley on board one (black) was the first to fall against an opponent who had done his homework on the Sicilian defense. Sacrificing a piece for 2 pawns to get an overwhelming queenside attack. Marc Jouannet was the next to fall after attempting a king side attack.
Brian Woodhall defended to the end but losing a piece earlier on proved too much of a challenge.
Finally, Brian Woodhall had to give in when he couldn't prevent the pawn advantage resulting in a queen.
Will lessons be learned? We hope so
- The Webmaster
- Sep 24, 2019
Macclesfield A V Macclesfield B
1 Smallbone, Kieran (212) 1-0 Colville, Philip (153)
2 Shaw, Robert (196) 0.5-0.5 Gartside, Carl (153)
3 Olsson, Martin (186) 0.5-0.5 Cattermole, Philip (152)
4 Heppell, James (177) 0.5-0.5 Laurence, Geoff (146)
5 Taylor, John Paul (155) 0-1 Lobo, Denzil (146)
6 Davison, Colin (154) 0.5-0.5 Trier, Joachim (138)
The Season started with a fine match between Macclesfield A v Macclesfield B.
Although the B team was out graded on all boards, Macclesfield A & B teams fought hard which is usual in home derbies.
Despite an early the top board loss, the rest of the Matches were all close.
In Summary
Phil Colville beaten by the talented Kieran
Carl managed a draw against Rob
Then
Geoff got a draw against James
Next
Denzil managed to win against John-Paul
Then
Joachim agreed a draw with Colin with an even position
Finally
Phil Cattermole magnificently managed a draw against Martin in a sharp exciting game
A great match with was played in the best spirit and a great start to the season .
- The Webmaster
- Sep 22, 2019
2019 Crewe Chess Congress -OPEN SECTION FIDE RATED
(THERE WILL BE £5 DISCOUNT APPLIED TO THESE PRICES FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT BEFORE MIDNIGHT 22ND SEPTEMBER)
Link for full details/To apply
27-29 September 2019
OPEN Section -open to all
Major Section -players under 165
Inter Section -players under 165
Minor Section -players under 165
Please select Entry Fee
Open section Entrants must be Gold or Platinum ECF members. £38.50 - Adult £31.00 - Adult Silver or above ECF Membership £34.50 - Junior £27.00 - Junior with Silver or above ECF Membership
Hosted at the Ibis Styles Hotel
Full disabled access
Emperor Way, Crewe Business Park CW1 6BD
Free car parking, car must be registered on arrival
Telephone Ibis Styles on 01270 506620 for chess players' discount £49 per night B & B with full English