Connor earns draw in very unbalanced game

Cannock League Division 2

Connor Whetnall earned a half point draw against a strong Walsall Kipping opponent on board four. The board four match went into an end game with Rook against three pawns. Connor is one of half a dozen league newcomers this season who are making their presence felt and his half point helped Lichfield to a 2-2 draw.

John Fryer managed to swindle a draw (his words) from a losing position. He was well down on time against a prepared Sicialian when he concocted a counter attack. His opponent spent 20 minutes finding the only game saving move and it was a time deficit that cost him.

Honours were shared on the top two boards, David Hulme losing and Adam Routledge winning.(Match played 13th January.