Tag: Horfield D

Would you rather forecast the weather or chess match results? Last week we convincingly beat a significantly higher-rated Yate A ; this week we're outplayed by a theoretically weaker Downend E. And all credit to Downend : nothing fortuitous about their 3 wins, and top board Richard Palmer kept his equanimity in a tense, open …

Continue reading "Tough night for Horfield D at the cricket club (20/03/18)"

After our unanticipated Minor KO autumn victory at the washing machine factory I expected a much hotter program this time. In reality we were given an encouraging start by the late arrival of 2 home players and by half-time had the better of it overall : Mike's unenviable position was at least balanced by Alan's …

Continue reading "Horfield D move into third with win over Yate A"

A well-matched encounter wherein the balance of good fortune fell to the home side. Jonathan opened up with characteristic initiative, soon having the exposed Black king facing 2 rooks and an advanced pawn spike ; but Oleskii calmly held him off and looked set for a trip to the bank with extra material - until …

Continue reading "Horfield D pick up again with solid win over Clifton C (27/02/18)"

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 …

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

Horfield D kept up their 100% record in 2018, like Horfield B in the next room, with a good win over South Bristol C. South Bristol C were a player light which may or may not be connected with their local football team playing Manchester City at the Etihad. Whatever Man City and the D …

Continue reading "Horfield D start 2018 with a solid win (09/01/18)"

A match that came down to the wire when Howard lost to Duncan at the very end. This was bad planning by me as Howard ‘always’ beats Duncan with white and vice versa! Lee and Lawrence drew first and Louis was the exchange down and struggling against David who solidly ground out his win. Mike …

Continue reading "Close run thing but the D’s succumb to Keynsham (28/11/17)"

A tough night for the D’s missing Alan and Howard but Louis did well on board 1. Rod Taylor missed mate in one against Sam but Sam was already struggling. Alex was a bit too brave but Mike did well to beat the new League President on 5. Graham and Peter were ground down. It …

Continue reading "D team fall to South Bristol C (23/11/17)"