Intra-Club Matches
Gambit 2 could not pull off their usual upset win against Gambit 1, losing 1.5- 3.5. As the ‘home’ team they had the disadvantage of 3 Blacks. The reverse fixture in January might be closer. Gambit 5 did share the points with Gambit 4. Three more intra-club matches follow next week. Radcliffe and Bingham 4 host R&B 3. Gambit 4 host Gambit 3, while Ashfield 2 host Ashfield 1. We await the first turn-up. In all the above games, the lower team has been the home team, by chance or by intent. It has given them Black on Board 1, which might not have been their preference. If the lower team can press on top board, this can lift the team, and create a few jitters for the team expected to win.