Horfield go out on penalties in Minor KO Cup semi final (20/02/18)

As Carlsen repeatedly demonstrates stamina is vital in chess at all levels, and in this very tight match Clevedon came with the greater supply of it. Prakash and Peter did what I was hoping for, but Louis and myself missed taking full points that were definitely available. (Louis didn't help himself by arriving late.) Both …

Clifton B surprise Horfield B in tough encounter (20/02/18)

Clifton's Alan Papier crashed through on board 2 following an exchange sacrifice on f6.  Until then Mike Harris had been holding well. It took a while to find the venue. No one had mentioned that the Town House was now Rosa. But we all assembled and got underway by 7:40. On paper, Peter had the …

Horfield A continue in fine form against Downend B (06/02/18)

On board 4, Derek Pugh complicated early with 16. Nxe6.  He went on to win in 39 moves. We’ve been riding our luck recently, and this match probably had a slightly flattering scoreline, but we’re very happy to negotiate another potentially tricky match successfully. Taking it board by board: On 1, Aaron appeared to equalise …

Horfield D squeak full points in tough encounter (30/01/18)

The closeness of this match is reflected in the score. Jonathan got us off to the ideal start, winning in less than 30 minutes. I didn't see his game but he kept an immaculate record. Sam battled on in a difficult position from the opening but it ultimately proved unsustainable. Alan agreed an early, understandable …