The latest from Lichfield's league and cup matches.
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Wolverhampton League Division Two All four Stafford players were rated above 1800 and they had a comfortable 3-1 win over Lichfield. Tony Green handled a lot of the pressure on top board but when he knew he needed a …
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Birmingham League Division 1 After three league defeats, Lichfield earned a much needed 4-2 win over a Shirley & Wythall side who arrived at The Guild Hall with a weaker lineup than expected. The match win was built on …
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Birmingham League Division 5 Phil Sykes built up a threatening attack but accurate defence pushed Phil into using increment time. Only seconds were left when he finally forced his opponent to resign. That was his third win in succession within …
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Derby League Division 2 After two league defeats, the combined Burton & Lichfield ‘C’ team got off the mark in Division 2 with a 2-2 draw against Derby ‘C’. On Board 1, Yuriy Slobodyuk played out a very solid …
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Cannock League Division 3 Lichfield’s 3B team found it so tough against Wolverhampton that skipper John Fryer said two of their opponents played like wolves in sheep’s clothing with performances which belied their ratings. Perhaps one might expect …
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Derby League Cup and Plate After Rounds 1 and 2 of the Derby League Cup and Plate competitions, both played at Rolls Royce Chess Club on 23rd October, all three combined Burton and Lichfield sides are in contention to qualify …
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Cannock League Division 3 With a looming checkmate threat and facing inevitable material loss Albert Chacko’s opponent resigned in just seven moves in 3A’s match with Bushbury. It was the spark which led to a 4-0 win. …
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Birmingham League Division 3Lichfield sweep Shirley and Wythall away Wins from Bowie Carter, Adam Routledge and Phil Sykes spearheaded a Lichfield 4.5 – 1.5 victory at Shirley and Wythall and they are now top of the league. Tony Green, …
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Birmingham Division 5 With Queens exchanged on move three Stephen Shields quickly marshalled a strong attack from both Bishops and a Knight and found a forced checkmate on move 20. Lichfield built on that to win 3-1 against Solihull …
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Wolverhampton League Divison 1 Lichfield got their Division 1 season off to a 3-1 winning start against a Kidderminster ‘A’ side who were weaker than anticipated. The home victory was achieved through wins for Maurice Staples and John Keaveney …
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Cannock League Division 4 Ten year old Wilf Hopper made a promising start to his league career with a draw against a substantially higher listed Rushall player as Lichfield won 3.5 – 1.5. Rob Frost, Elliot Ward and Marc …
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Birmingham League Division 3 Lichfield thrashed Central Birmingham 5.5 – 0.5, the last game lasting beyond 10pm and being won by Phil Sykes. Tony Green set the stage on top board, marching his pawns up the board with his …
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