Tans v Jesmond Knights

The last match of the season and another fine performance from the Tans, but once again no match points. Outgraded by an average of 39 points, the Tans lost 1½-3½, but it was very even, and although the match score was probably fair, it could easily have been better for the Tans . All fought well and hard, but particular congratulations to David, who was disappointed to only draw with Merim Bilalic, a fide master graded 2267 (about ECF 210).

Thanks also, to Bruce (outgraded 157-111)  for a for a fine fighting display against John Turnock, very even right to the end, when John forced a rook’s pawn through. Finally many thanks to all who have turned out for the Tans this year.

Tans v Jesmond Knights
Played at Corbridge Thu 12 Apr 2018
David Wrigley	½½	Merim Bilalic
Tim Wrigley	½½	Chris Izod
Peter Crichton	0-1	Ed Dodds
Ian Mackay	½½	Andy Trevelyan
Bruce Reed	0-1	John Turnock
	1½-3½

 

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Gosforth Empire v Tans

Heavily outgraded, the Tans went down to a 4-1 defeat. All our opponent were graded above 170, with the top three boards over 200. But all games were well contested, no-one was embarrassed, and Peter & Gary picked up excellent draws.

Gosforth Empire v Tans
Played at Gosforth Empire Club  Mon 19 Feb 2018
Joe Dalton	½-½	Gary Murphy
Andy Lawson	1-0	David Wrigley
James Moreby	1-0	Tim Wrigley
Mick Riding	½-½	Peter Crichton
Michael McBeth	1-0	Ian Mackay
	4-1

 

Gosforth Salters v Tans

An entertaining match, once again the Tans were outgraded. With the score 1-1, from draws for Gary and Ian, Tim produced a swindle that almost won his game, and  the match score looks promising (1½-1½). But then David lost from a good position, and it was left to Derek to rescue  a draw.  On paper this looks a good result, but it could easily have been worse (or better). Best results of the night Derek and Gary.

Gosforth Salters v Tans
Played at Gosforth Empire Club Mon 18 Dec 2017
Taka Chipanga	½-½	Gary Murphy
Mike McBeth	1-0	David Wrigley
Stefan Hartmann	½-½	Tim Wrigley
Paul Sumner	0-1	Derek Harris
Geoff Harrison	½-½	Ian Mackay
	2½-2½

 

NCA – End of Season League Tables

Division One

Team Name	Played	Wins	Draws	Losses	Game Points	Match Points
Forest Hall Admirals	10	8	1	1	32	17
Gosforth Empire	10	6	2	2	33	14
Tynemouth A	10	5	0	5	26.5	10
South Shields A	10	4	2	4	26.5	10
Durham City	10	4	2	4	25.5	10
Morpeth A	10	4	2	4	25.5	10
Leam Lane Aces	10	4	2	4	25.5	10
Tynedale Tans	10	4	2	4	23.5	10
Jesmond Knights	10	3	3	4	25	9
South Shields B	10	2	3	5	18	7
Gosforth Regents	10	1	1	8	14	3

Division Three

Team Name	Played	Wins	Draws	Losses	Game Points	Match Points
Tynedale Reivers	9	7	2	0	30.5	16
Tynemouth C	9	7	0	2	35.5	14
Gosforth E	9	4	3	2	24.5	11
Forest Hall Dragoons	9	3	3	3	22	9
Tynemouth D	9	3	3	3	21	9
Morpeth C	9	4	1	4	20	9
Forest Hall Ensigns	8	3	2	3	21	8
South Shields C	8	2	3	3	18	7
Forest Hall F	7	0	2	5	9.5	2
Alnwick B	9	0	1	8	13	1

Tans v S Shields A

The Tans produced a stunning end to the season. Heavily outgraded, they were 2-0 down, and staring defeat in the face. But, within 30 seconds the match was turned round, as David, Tim and Alex all won.

Particular congratulations to David, his opponent Joe Watson had not previously lost this season. Also congratultions to Alex, we wish him well in Lincoln, and hope to see him again soon.

Tans v S Shields A
Played at Corbridge Thu 27 Apr 2017
David Wrigley	1-0	Joe Watson
Tim Wrigley	1-0	Paul Bielby
Alex Ashworth	1-0	Ian Maughan
Derek Blair	0-1	Colin Campbell
Steve Larkin	0-1	Eddie Chestochowski
	3-2

 

Tans v Jesmond Knights

Another close match. Neither side was at full strength, and maybe Tynedale were marginally stronger.

First to finish was Tim, who offered a draw after a torrid opening petered out. Maybe I should have persevered, but I was just glad to to get anything. Mariana seemed to have an awkward position with Chris’s Queen well placed on d6, and seemingly in control, but Chris couldn’t find a way through, and a draw was agreed. Peter was on the difficult end of a Bishop and 6(?) pawn endings, Liam had chances but a draw was agreed when he ran short of time. Gary once again carried the team, another fine win, and I believe a Rook sacrifice. David enjoyed his game, and gave John plenty to think about after a difficult opening. Sadly for the Tans, his loss meant the match was drawn.

Even though the Tans have 8 points from 9 matches, they are still not safe. The table shows 8 of the 11 teams all bunched together, with the title still up for grabs, and relegation undecided.

Tans v Jesmond Knights
Played at Corbridge Thu 23 Mar 2017
Mariana Mosnegutu	½-½	Chris Izod
Gary Murphy	1-0	Ed Dodds
David Wrigley	0-1	John Turnock
Tim Wrigley	½-½	David Walshaw
Peter Crichton	½-½	Liam Dobson
	2½-2½

Durham City v Tans

The first division is very unpredictable, we have lost some matches we hoped to win, and this was one that on paper we might expect to lose. Three of our opponents are graded above 200, Szymon on board 4 is  179 and Robin is 155. So a glorious result for the Tans, and pride of place goes to Mariana, Gary & Peter.

Durham v Tynedale Tans
Played in Durham Tue 8 Mar 2017
Thomas Eggleston	0-1	Mariana Mosnegutu
Ken Neat	0-1	Gary Murphy
Ian Watson	1-0	David Wrigley
Szymon Palucha	1-0	Tim Wrigley
Robin Nandi	0-1	Peter Crichton

Tans v Tynemouth A

 

Tans v Tynemouth A
Played at Corbridge Thu 23 Feb 2017
Gary Murphy	½-½	Paul Dargan
David Wrigley	0-1	David Henderson
Tim Wrigley	0-1	Darren Laws
Alex Ashworth	0-1	John Clarke
Derek Blair	1-0	Default
	1½-3½

 

Gosforth Empire v Tans

Thrashed. Not one of our better performances, with only Klauss having much to be proud of. He lost from a drawn position after going for a win. Fritz rated my game against Mike better than it felt over the board. An English / Kings Indian gave Mike lots of queen side pressure, and I eventually I wilted. Well played Gosforth.

Gosforth Empire v Tans
Played at Gosforth Empire Club Mon 6 Feb 2017
James Moreby	1-0	Klauss Mosnegutu
David Armbruster	1-0	Mariana Mosnegutu
Joe Dalton	1-0	David Wrigley
John Wheeler	1-0	Gary Murphy
Michael McBeth	1-0	Tim Wrigley
	5-0

Tans v S Shields B

 

Tans v S Shields B
Played at Corbridge Thu 26 Jan 2017
David Wrigley	0-1	Brian Towers
Gary Murphy	½-½	Kevin Rowden
Tim Wrigley	0-1	Eddie Chestochowski
Peter Crichton	1-0	Chris Sayers
Bruce Reed	½-½	Asanga Gunasekrea
	2-3