TAFCA WINTER LEAGUE ONLINE 2020-21: Tues 23rd Feb 21
TAFCA WINTER LEAGUE ONLINE 2020-21
Tues 23rd Feb 21, 7:30pm – Lichess
Division Two
Two matches, both against our City rivals, Dundee Chess Club teams! A lot on this week so the reports on the matches are in shorthand this week!
Results
Dundee D ½, Castlehill F 3½
Congratulations to high flying Castlehill F who despite the loss of their captain and our Club Secretary, Trevor Harley won in fine style! Trevor is recovering in Ninewells Hospital from pneumonia. I am sure I speak for all players in both clubs in the City of Dundee, in wishing him a speedy recovery!
This was a tough challenge against Dundee D, but Castlehill F team players handled it very well indeed with what looks a comfortable score line. Cameron Wilson (Brd 1) got a grand master draw against Alan Woodcock, while Jim McCluskey (Brd 2), Gordon Thomas (Brd 3) & Marten Kats (Brd 4) all won their matches. Some were easier than others, but crossing that winning line is all that counts in the end! Well played everyone! That keeps Castlehill F firmly in 2nd place on 9 points in division two behind current league leaders Castlehill E who are on ten points with a game in hand!
GAMES – Dundee D v Castlehill F
(Click name to see match on Lichess):
(Or go to TAFCA Searchable Database and in search box type just the number next to game)
Board 1 – Cameron Wilson (1401) v Alan Woodcock (1342) (TAFCA database No 206);
Board 2 – Thibault Rosazza (1220) v Jim McClusky (1353) (TAFCA database No 207);
Board 3 – Gordon Thomas (1312) v Max Whisson J15 (1038) (TAFCA database No 208);
Board 4 – Norrie Carroll (917) v Marten Kats (1201) (TAFCA database No 209);
Dundee E 2, Castlehill H 2
This was one of those good away results but a tad disappointing as Castlehill H had a few call offs that weakened the side. Still given that, it was not a loss and points have been added to the league table it’s all good! Kit McEvoy Gould (Brd 1) won against the tricky Christine Sim who’s biggest weakness is time! Arthur Grant (Brd 2) lost to Henri Meadows, while Josh Dickson J10 (Brd 3) excelled against Peter Gibson to get a deserved victory! Noah Dickson J8 (Brd 4), put up a good fight against 1.h4 expert, Scot McKenzie, but experience win the day, just!
This draw moves Castlehill H (the only “H” team in both divisions!) up to 5th place on 6 points in this division which is punching well above their weight! The “H” team have a big pool, mostly juniors and beginners, but that is where the foundations for the future of Castlehill Chess Club Dundee is being laid!
GAMES – Dundee E v Castlehill H
(Click names to see match on Lichess):
(Or go to TAFCA Searchable Database and in search box type just the number next to game)
Board 1 – Kit McEvoy Gould (1000)est v Christine Sim (998) (TAFCA database No 210);
Board 2 – Henri Meadows (840) v Arthur Grant (844) (TAFCA database No 211);
Board 3 – Josh Dickson J10 (UG) v Peter Gibson (817) (TAFCA database No 212);
Board 4 – Scot McKenzie (556) v Noah Dickson J8 (UG) (TAFCA database No 213);
For the latest league tables, see the Castlehill Home page (Tabs). For anything else checkout the TAFCA Website (Link below). The TAFCA website has a searchable database with all the games played, plus analysis!