An interesting match. Dan won in 9 moves against the French as Black lost his queen (…8e5?? see below). Malcolm also gained advantage in a few moves from the Queens Gambit and won. Adam lost in the Winnawer French after overlooking a tactic. Terry had 2 Bishops for 2 knights, but his doubled pawns were weak and were eventually his undoing. All square Anthony faced a Staunton Gambit and after a tense struggle, agreed a draw. Overall, a fair result. 2 wins and 2 draws is a good start.
Herts League – Div 3 Tuesday 15-November-2016
Borehamwood 1 St Albans 3
Board 1 : Raoof, Adam N (b) 192 0-1 Ramesh, Raghav 172
Board 2 : Marcos, Dan 155 1-0 Cross, Ian K 147
Board 3 : Kent, Anthony R 153 1/2 Hambly, David J 144
Board 4 : Gesthuysen, Malcolm 132 1-0 Laskier, Paul 135
Board 5 : O’Sullivan, Terry J 121 0-1 Palmer, James C 127
Match Score : 2.5 – 2.5
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