We travelled to Mercia in the one car and the conversation revolved around how difficult the season was likely to be in Division 1. As it turned out all the games were tightly contested. Bill's opponent made an error which was suitably punished. Luke played solidly and his game resulted in a draw. Bob miscalculated in the endgame and had to work hard to obtain a draw by perpetual ckeck after 74 moves. Yev played a beautiful ending with little time left and secured the win fo

We arrived at Wolverhampton with the threat that there would be cribbage games on at the same time in the same room. Bill was the first to finish, his opponent getting a good position but Bill fighting it back to a draw. Matt was second to finish, he had an advantage as far as the computer was concerned but first person to push for a win loses. So a draw was agreed Yev finished next low on time his opponent got an outside passed pawn and found the win. Nik was the final resul

We came into this match looking to get back on track after a disappointing opening result, with the title defence still very much in mind. Close neighbours Lichfield fielded a higher-rated side, promising a tough and competitive contest. Board 1 Nik played superbly despite being a pawn down. His opponent couldn’t convert the advantage, and Nik found a classy shuffle at just the right moment to secure a vital draw. Board 2 Matt faced a very strong opponent but used his time ex