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Monthly Archives: February 2015
County Match (U180) 2014-15: Sussex – Middlesex
Last Saturday, the Sussex U-180 team took on Middlesex up in London. Unfortunately, the team captain had great difficulty finding players, and the team ended up having to default 5 boards. Despite this, a spirited performance saw them restrict the … Continue reading
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Slav Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – West is Best 1
For the second game in a row, I sacrificed my queen, although this time it was more clearly justified. As Black, I decided on meeting 1 e4 with 1…e5 rather than my more usual 1…c5. My opponent chose a line … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Two Knights' Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Downend & Fishponds
My first game of the recent 4NCL weekend was more notable for the trouble I had getting to it than the game itself. Because of a major accident on the M1, traffic was slow, and because of another problem on … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Budapest Gambit
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County Match (Open) 2014-15: Sussex – Middlesex
In mid-January, I travelled up to Willesden to play for Sussex against Middlesex. As is usual when they play at home, Middlesex had a very strong team, and it was no surprise when they prevailed by 11 points to 5. … Continue reading
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Larsen Opening
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2014-15: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
Horsham 1 defeated Eastbourne 1 at home on the 13th January. I was up against Laurence Butt, and managed to outplay him after we reached an early endgame.
4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Fermented Sharks
Round 4 of the 4NCL saw e2e4.org.uk 2 up against Fermented Sharks. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. Unfortunately, my game, which was the last to finish, proved decisive in allowing our opponents to equalise the match.
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Modern Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Rhyfelwyr Essyllwg 2
Round 3 of the 4NCL saw e2e4.org.uk 2 up against Rhyfelwyr Essyllwg 2. We won the match as a consequence of our opponents defaulting a board. On the five boards that were actually contested, our opponents scored 3-2. However, because … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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