Match Details
DCCA Mamhead: Newton Abbot v South Hams 26 Nov 2016
| Bd | Newton Abbot | Col | Grade | ECF | Result | South Hams | Col | Grade | ECF | PGN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levy, Steve | W | 177 | 134450L | ½-½ | Thynne, Trefor | B | 170 | 120405B | View |
| 2 | Archer, David | B | 151 | 300734A | ½-½ | Brooks, Paul | W | 161 | 215149C | View |
| 3 | McConnell, Phil | W | 126 | 285386D | 0-1 | Howard, Charles | B | 150 | 113071H | View |
| 4 | Peach, Cliff | B | 96 | 116851E | 0-1 | Kinder, Andrew | W | 140 | 162701G | View |
| Overall Match | 550 | 3-1 | 621 | |||||||
Match Report
Author: Phil McConnell
Date: 5 Dec 2016
On behalf of Steve Levy...
In the club's first ever match in the DCCA leagues, we were away to a Newton Abbot team who broadly matched our strength on Boards 1 and 2, but out-graded us by 68 grading points on Boards 3 and 4. The results corresponded to the grades: draws on Boards 1 and 2, defeats on Boards 3 and 4.
On Board 1, Steve fought a very even game against Trefor Thynne. The players agreed to a draw after 24 moves, with plenty of pieces left on the board.
Board 2 was the most entertaining game of the day, with both players attacking and defending well. A draw was a fair result.
On Board 3, Phil was out-manoeuvred slightly in the opening and had a more cramped position than his opponent, who exploited his advantage well - entering the end game a pawn up was enough for him to force a win.
On Board 4, Cliff played well for 25 moves, holding his own against a "140", but under time pressure lost a piece after which the end came quickly.
So, a deserved win for Newton Abbot. Despite our defeat, the whole team enjoyed the afternoon's chess. Thanks to Newton Abbot for the hospitality.