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Category Archives: 4NCL
4NCL Division 1 2013-14: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Grantham Sharks 2
In round two, I moved up to play for the first team. We managed to secure a narrow win against Grantham Sharks 2. Rasa and I drew our games fairly quickly. I obtained a marginally superior endgame, but soon committed … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2013-14: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Celtic Tigers 2
The e2e4.org.uk second team got off to a good start in this year’s 4NCL. Playing in Division 3, they scored a comfortable win against Celtic Tigers 2. Soon after the first time control they had achieved a 3-0 lead, and … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – South Wales Dragons
The last match of the season saw e2e4.org.uk 1 up against South Wales Dragons. We really needed to win the match to be confident of staying up. Our lower boards made the early running, with Mark Josse, Michael Barnes and … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Nimzo-Indian Defence
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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Wood Green 2
While e2e4.org.uk 1 had hoped – and managed – to beat Warwickshire Select 1 on Saturday, there was little expectation of a similar result against a strong Wood Green 2. In the end, they did lose, but only by the … Continue reading
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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Warwickshire Select 1
Going into the last weekend of this 4NCL season, e2e4.org.uk 1 was in danger of being relegated from the top division, so we needed some good results over the last three rounds. In round 9, we were up against Warwickshire … Continue reading
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4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – ADs 1
On the Sunday, e2e4.org.uk 2 was paired against ADs 1. Unlike the Saturday match, the result was closer (4.5-3.5). I was pitted against Darren Wheeler on board two. The game was a tough manoeuvring battle that was resolved in the … Continue reading
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4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Anglian Avengers 1
The most recent 4NCL weekend was overshadowed by the sad news of Richard Almond’s sudden death aged only 46. He was a stalwart of Hastings and Sussex chess, and a regular competitor at the 4NCL. He will be missed.
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Reti Opening
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4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Wessex
While my game on the Saturday had been dull, my game on the Sunday was anything but. I was faced with Michael Yeo, a dangerous attacking player armed with the White pieces.
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Poisoned Pawns
Last weekend saw rounds 5 and 6 of the 4NCL season played at Staverton Park for Divisions 1 and 2. I was in the second team this weekend. On a personal note I achieved a decent result with two draws … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Catalan Opening
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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Cheddleton 1
The match on Sunday saw e2e4.org.uk 1 paired against Cheddleton 1. We were outgraded on every board, in most cases by a clear margin, so it was no surprise that we went down 6.5-1.5. Alexey Slavin and Peter Sowray managed … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Dutch Defence
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