Second Team Lost to Edinburgh 5

Gerry Brown

30 November 2023

Once again we were outgraded on every board.

Patrick’s opponent had represented Scotland at the Glorney Cup.

Simon’s opponent launched a fierce K side attack which forced Simon to give up material in an unsuccessful bid to defend.

João had an equal middle endgame but his opponent missed a simple tactic and blundered a knight to a fork with check.

My opponent played the Smith Morra Gambit. I managed to hold on to the extra pawn and withstand white’s pressure. The exchange of pieces eased the pressure and I was able to win another pawn in a King and pawn endgame.

William reached an even position in the middle game but sacrificed a knight in an attempt to break through on the K side. His opponent managed to defend and his material advantage determined the outcome.

Sandy was on the defensive for most of the game against a player rated more than 250 points higher. His opponent eventually won a couple of pawns and was able to press home his advantage.

	Edinburgh 5		Edinburgh 5		Civil Service 2
1	Mark Gyalus	1606	1 - 0	Simon Bate	1532
2	Matthew Wilder	1554	1 - 0	Patrick Miller	1413
3	Vipin Zamvar	1517	0 - 1	João Reis	1410
4	Ivor McConnell	1477	0 - 1	Gerry Brown	1342
5	Paul Robertson	1444	1 - 0	William Lindved
6	Bill Platts	1372	1 - 0	Sandy Powell	1103
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