Brown Jack Chess Club

 4NCL  05/06 - Division 4

             Celebratory get-together   June 2006           

Our promotion-winning 4NCL squad. Back row (left to right):

Dan Hall, David Tomboline, Richard Haydon, Josh Hall,

Johnathan Bourne, Peter Richmond and Mike Rabbitt. Front

row: Gary Tanner, Jane Richmond, Fenella Headlong and

Tim Headlong. Pablo Padilla, our other squad member, was

busy playing chess!

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 May 06 - Rounds 9, 10 & 11

Yippee!

It was third time lucky for us, as we finished third in the Division

and gained promotion to Division 3. We had previously narrowly

missed out on this achievement in 2003/4 and 2004/5.

We were able to put out relatively strong teams over the weekend,

drawing with Cheddleton on Saturday, then beating Guilford-ADC 4

and Oxford 2 on Sunday and Monday respectively.

The whole squad made significant contributions at various key

stages throughout the season to make this a genuine all-round

success for us.

The squad would like to thank the 4NCL officials for once again

arranging and overseeing a very enjoyable seasons' chess.

View the game: Johnathan Bourne - Matt Ludbrook

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 Mar 06 - Rounds 7 & 8

Gary Tanner was our star performer this weekend. He had not

played competitively for over a year, and was drafted in as a

late replacement. One would never have guessed this, however,

as he brutally attacked his opponent's kingside on Saturday (see

the game in full below). Gary also scored a creditable draw on

Sunday. Having recently returned from his trip to South America

and the Rio Carnival, Gary was asked if there may have been

something in the Latin American air which inspires chess players?!

Pablo's win on Sunday was particularly satisfying for him, as he

had uncharacteristically miscalculated on Saturday, dropping

a piece, and the game. Tim and Jane both had interesting games

which eventually finished in draws.

Dan is growing rapidly in his chess maturity and stature, and

scored a well deserved  1½ / 2 on board three this weekend.

Peter felt he was fortuitous to win on Sunday, but I always find it

very interesting how often highly motivated and dedicated players

like him will 'get the rub of the green'. Richard, although quite tired,

played steadily for his draw on Sunday.

We now look forward to the final weekend of the season, and the

opportunity to possibly unsettle one or two of the top teams in the

division.

View the game:  Paul McKeown - Gary Tanner

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 Feb 06 - Rounds 5 & 6

After round 6 we are fifth in the division, one place off the four

promotion slots. Realistically we are unlikely to end up in one of

these four slots at the end of this season, due to unavoidable

limited availability of our top players. Nevertheless, we hope to

maintain an interest at the business end of the division for as

long as possible this campaign.

After a slightly disappointing defeat on Saturday, we found a very

decent curry house in Nottingham which was excellent for team

morale (well, definitely mine anyway - this website editor is a curry

addict!)

It was a shame that Mike Rabbitt could not stay for the meal after

his long and interesting game on Saturday, but he had already

made a huge contribution to the team by travelling so far for just

one game. Pablo also travelled a fair distance for his one game on

Sunday.

Johnathan finished his Sunday game with a nice tactic.

View the game: Michael Egan - Johnathan Bourne