Setting the pace
Following the example of Guildford 1 who recently defeated Kingston 1, last night Guildford 3 defeated Kingston 3 in the Centenary Trophy (Division 4 of the Surrey League). Wins for Malcolm Twigger-Ross, Peter Horlock, David Carpenter and Rory Davies, draws for Tony Garrood and Richard Duncalfe. The score of 5–1 was better than we might have expected as Guildford 3 held a rating advantage of only 50 points a board. Guildford 3 are currently top of the Centenary Trophy league table.
That was an away match. Back at home base, Guildford B beat Camberley A 4–1, and Guildford F lost to Crowthorne C 3–2, both matches in the Surrey Border League, and both going the way of the higher-rated teams. The Beginners and Improvers groups combined for a lively session led by Mike Gunn (this is clearly where the party's at), while next door the Internal Rapidplay continued its remorseless progress. 10 sessions, 30 rounds, and it's still only November. Latest standings on the Tournaments page.
Finally, one of the games from last week's match against Farnham A (Tim Davis v James Toon on board 4) is now available to play through on the Games page.
That was an away match. Back at home base, Guildford B beat Camberley A 4–1, and Guildford F lost to Crowthorne C 3–2, both matches in the Surrey Border League, and both going the way of the higher-rated teams. The Beginners and Improvers groups combined for a lively session led by Mike Gunn (this is clearly where the party's at), while next door the Internal Rapidplay continued its remorseless progress. 10 sessions, 30 rounds, and it's still only November. Latest standings on the Tournaments page.
Finally, one of the games from last week's match against Farnham A (Tim Davis v James Toon on board 4) is now available to play through on the Games page.