Wimborne D V Bournemouth E

Our second match against

Our second match against Bournemouth E, although a few different faces since our last meeting. I think it’s worth pointing out, that the grade difference was significant between the teams. Not that it always matters : -) Board 2 was first to finish, with both players down to a queen and rooks. Jorgen managed to get the upper hand and moved a rook up. I didn’t catch much more of the game but Jake resigned not long after. Board 1 was next to finish. The game looked even whenever I checked but it appeared that Graham was beginning to break through and then Tony’s time ran out. So a second game for Wimborne. Board 3 was next to complete, also seemed close from where I was sitting but John also ended his game with a victory. I played board 4, all started very well and even into the mid game, I “felt” like I was controlling the game, even the engine thought so. However, Manuela played a great game of chess and weathered every attack I launched. Then the counter attack began, resulting in an excellent mating net, which I will be showing to my junior chess players on Saturday. Well played Manuela, I think you played a superb game. So Wimborne won the match but no thanks to me. Time for a review of my game or I might just take up Tiddlywinks. Good luck to Bournemouth with your final matches.

Simon Young

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I think Simon summed up the evening of Chess perfectly. Well played to Manuela, it was exciting to watch the ending, unlucky Simon. Congratulations to an excellent Wimborne team for hosting.

Tony Ackerman