Broadstairs 4½ Margate 2½
1 | Nick McBride (171) | 1-0 | Peter McGill (150) |
2 | Paul Carfrae (131) | ½-½ | Harry Sharples (150) |
3 | John Couzens (125) | 1-0 | John Thorley (142) |
4 | Andy Flood (117) | ½-½ | Colin Gregory (106) |
5 | Reg Pidduck (107) | ½-½ | Clive Le Baigue (105) |
6 | Bob Cronin (103) | 1-0 | Leon Garfield (102) |
7 | Michael Doyle (90) | 0-1 | John Clarke (94) |
Reg Pidduck writes:
Broadstairs were given a great start from Paul Carfrae on Board 2 with a fine draw (no rust there as Paul has not played much lately). Wins then followed from Bob C. and then John Couzens . John’s was a swashbuckling game that he modestly says could have gone either way. Michael then put our first zero on the sheet with a loss against steady John Clarke. So four results were in with three to go. Next to finish was a win for our Nick on Board 1. So half a point was needed for the match .I was in dire straits against Clive with less than two minutes to go when Clive slipped up and I forked his king and rook .Clive now up against it .I offered a draw and Clive took it gladly. Match won and now Andy and Colin agreed a draw. It was a terrific evening and thanks to Matgate for their efforts.