LCL round-up: Topsy-turvy time for Battersea
The first two Wednesdays of London Chess League action ended with mixed fortunes for three of Battersea’s teams.
In division 3, Tim Wells‘ Battersea 2 team started their campaign last week with a 5.5-3.5 win over Metropolitan 2.
There were debut wins for Kazi Rahman and Ted Udale at the Citadines. Joe Skielnik‘s game is adjourned.
London Chess League starts
The full scorecard is here: http://www.londonchess.org.uk/match_card.php?fixtureid=11&season=20182019
Joel Morales Vs Terry Skippen
The same night saw Tim Valentine‘s Battersea MA team take a 0.5-3.5 beating at the hands of King’s Head in division 5, the u145 category.
Scorecard, here: http://www.londonchess.org.uk/match_card.php?fixtureid=6
Arnold Hunt was the only player there who left without a loss.
Last night saw Chris Rebbeck‘s MI team get off to a winning start by smashing Wanstead & Woodford 3-1 .
Chris wasn’t playing, but was present as swash-buckling Joel Morales turned up late, sat down, and won in just 9 moves.
Scorecard on the London Chess League website here: http://www.londonchess.org.uk/match_card.php?fixtureid=20&season=20182019
Next up, Battersea 2 take on Wimbledon and Battersea MA face Greater London. For the full fixture list click here.