4NCL Online week two took place on the 24th September.
Ashfield Anonymous “A” v Shropshire & Friends
For a second successive week we were gifted a default win, David C was the recipient this time. With a penalty –½ it should have been plain sailing. However two of the games finished with blunders; Steve lost a piece and Alex C was the recipient of a queen. Richard drew an endgame after failing to spot the correct line in a complex K&P ending although the game continued for a know-not-what reason in K v K & RP.
Result Ashfield “A”- 2½ – Shropshire & Friends “3”- 1
Ashfield Anonymous “B” v Charlton Cobras “A”
John G had a tough pairing but drew without too much difficulty whilst David F won a piece and his opponent continued playing in an impossible position until mated. Unfortunately the remaining two games were lost, neither ever looked in our favour.
Result Ashfield B 1½ – Charlton Cobras “A” – 2½.
Ashfield Anonymous “C” v Worcester Wolfpack “B”
Bob’s game always seemed drawn whilst John H’s opponent got into a total mess and lost substantial amounts of material. The real excitement was on the top two boards. Benjamin, making his debut, tore into his opponent in a tactical melee which won a rook and ultimately the game. Andy and his opponent were happy to share a point in 55 moves where R & N easily held a lone queen.
Result : Ashfield “C” 3 – Worcester Wolfpack “B” 1.