Ashfield Anonymous A 1½ – 2½ Wessex B
At one point Team captain Richard thought we were going to win as John G won quickly and the rest looked to have decent positions. Alex C’s opponent had just enough counterplay to get a draw, whilst Richard threw his away by blundering the exchange, trying for more than there was in the position. With a loss on Board One we went down to our third successive defeat after promotion last year.
Ashfield Anonymous B 2 – 2 Worcestershire Wolfpack A
This Division sees most of the teams on 50%. Tim drew steadily; Eddie’s game easily worked out in our favour as his opponent lost material and ended up in a mating net. Phil drew when his game simplified into an opposite coloured bishop ending. Alex B defended with determination but he was material down and eventually had to concede the full point.
Ashfield Anonymous C 3 – 1 Charlton Cobras B
The C team were also promoted this season but won’t have much easier games than this. John H and Bob were clear winners on the two lower boards enabling the upper boards to conclude peacefully with draws to give us the victory.