Nomads C 2.5 – Aughton B 1.5

Our first double pointer of the season, as Aughton, short on players this season, declined a second fixture.  We had an immediate boost as they arrived with only three players, giving us a 1-0 advantage.  They  outgraded us on every board but credit to Eric, Sam and new player Sean, who all had very tight games.

Sam eventually succumbed to his very experienced opponent, Eric had the advantage all the way through but had to settle for a draw, leaving it all square with Sean to finish.  His game had everything, down the exchange, getting it back, queen sacrifices, pawns on the 7th, a king on the run, eventually going into the end game a piece down, a Queen and a couple of pawns to his opponents Queen, Bishop and 3 pawns.  Just when it looked like he may be on the losing end, his opponent lost his queen turning the game completely, with Sean achieving check mate after about 80 moves  with 20 seconds left, getting his first win for the team.

Three wins out of three so far 🙂

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