Shrewsbury B team enjoyed a memorable evening in Telford against their A team last Wednesday. Telford fielded a strong side, Richard Thompson being rested, without any detriment to their grading. For a change there were no quick finishes and all of the games held some interest. On board 5, Tony Purser was making his first… Continue reading A Plus for B Team!
Month: October 2016
Shrewsbury Wins Battle of the B’s
Shrewsbury B faced their first home challenge of the season against Telford B on Friday (7 October). ECF gradings would have made Shrewsbury favourites before play began and the early exchanges seemed to confirm this. On board 1, Ile was engaged in a sharp struggle with Richard Szwajkun, both sides moving quickly. On board 2,… Continue reading Shrewsbury Wins Battle of the B’s
A Team off the Blocks
Friday 30th September saw the A team’s second clash occur at home against Oswestry A. Oswestry were missing their usual board 1, Brian Whyte, but Shrewsbury were also missing our usual board 1, Jamie Hopkins. Both teams were on zero match points prior to this clash; Shrewsbury because we had lost to Ludlow and Oswestry… Continue reading A Team off the Blocks