This was a chess player’s dream

Lichfield’s Matt Blackwell, playing against a player rated 100 points higher,not only had the satisfaction of winning his match against tough opponents Redditch A in a handful of moves but also captured his opponent’s Queen in the process. Stephen Shields also won his match against a higher rated opponent as the match was drawn 2-2.

Phil Sykes was involved in a very even game until losing a Rook for a Bishop, while Rob Frost lost in which the pawns were decisive. pawn. (Match played 11th November)