Tunbridge Wells 1 vs Snodland 1: 3.5-2.5

This was a disappointing result, as it appeared that we might have been able to hold the match at one point.

Steve Giddins scored a solid draw on baord 1 in his first game for the club. Although Steve had an advantage out of the opening, it wasn't enough to convert into a win.

Ben Spink scored a smooth win over his opponent on board 2 and at the same time made amends for a loss to the same opponent last year.

Zibby Koncki played well on board 3 and had an advantage in the opening but then ran short of time and his opponent caused complications that allowed him back into the game.

Peter Turner had a difficult game on board 4 and Richard Bedwell scored a nice win.

David Fowler won on time on board 5 when his opponent still had 9 moves to make before the time control and the position appeared fairly even.

David Lettington achieved a nice position on the black side of a Sicilian Defence but once pieces were swapped off his opponent showed superior endgame technique and won. This brought to an end an unbeaten run of 17 games for David.