The 2009 Harris Edwardes competition received entries for two teams in each of
the three divisions and was held as a single match competition at Metro Chess
Club on the 11th of June. Without preliminary rounds special rules were created
for a tie break but were not required as the scores were decisive in each
division.
In the Open Division Huntingdale again won by only a draw. On board 2 a small
error set Peter back early in the game, while John struggled on for longer
against Tim. Gordon may have given away a won position after a lively opening
on the lower board when Dennis missed better continuations. This left Michael
able to play his own game since his team had already won. While under time
pressure he spurned the draw and played on for a win, only to lose. Well done
Huntingdale.
In the B & C divisions a reversal of fortune occurred from last year when Perth
won both divisions over Metro. A revived Metro (and also suffering from a
recent overwhelming defeat in an interclub match) was able to regain some esteem
with their wins. Well done Metro.
We look forward to more team entries next year. If you can form a team with a
common link through work or your chess club then plan for this event in May/June
2010. If we can have more than two teams in each division then a preliminary
round of fixtures will be held before the Finals.
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