The club where your moves matter
| Date | Event | Home Team | Result | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 20th April 2009 | Sheffield Division 1 | Barnsley A | 4-4 | Chesterfield A |
| Board | Home Player | Result | Away Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (b) | Drabble Andrew | 0-1 | Latham Dave |
| 2 | Butterworth Andrew | ½-½ | Johnson Michael |
| 3 | Pogson Tony | 1-0 | Housley Steve |
| 4 | Sheard Martin | ½-½ | Mort Andy |
| 5 | Hinchcliffe Gary | 0-1 | Howard Martin |
| 6 | Hunter Ken | ½-½ | Bracey Steve |
| 7 | Greensmith David | ½-½ | Peters George |
| 8 | Farrell Tony | 1-0 | Dunnett Dave |
On top board black defended heroically in a difficult position only to succumb.
Board two was agreed a draw. Neither side being able to make any progress in a level position.
Tony withstood whites attack on board three. He then launched a counter attack leaving white in a rook and knight mating net.
Board four was a quick draw. An early queen exchange left white with a minimal edge which he chose not to persue.
On board five black lost on time a piece down in a complicated position.
Board six was agreed drawn in a time scramble. Black stood better and earlier missed a winning pawn fork.
Black pushed for an advantage on board seven. Having better prospects he trapped his rook and gave up the exchange for a pawn. A draw was agreed shortly after.
On board eight white won quickly after setting up an adventageous position.