Match Played at Corbridge Thu 14 Feb 2019 | ||
Tans | Tynemouth C | |
Derek Harris | 0-1 | Antonio Moneva-Jordan |
Tim Wrigley | 0-1 | Gary Cornwall |
Peter Crichton | ½-½ | Christian Smith |
Steve Larkin | 0-1 | Alex McFarlane |
Dave Humphreys | 1-0 | Joe Murray |
1½-3½ |
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Tans v Tynemouth C
Posted by Tim W on February 15, 2019
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Gosforth Salters v Tans
Posted by Tim W on January 29, 2019
The Tans had to field a weakened team, but called in David Wrigley to help.
The match went right down to the wire. Playing without increments and needing to win, David Wrigley’s game went to a tense endgame scramble, his speciality.
Elsewhere Tim & Peter had tame draws. Dave Foster Jnr was heavily outgraded on Board 5, played well, but two pawns lost in a sharp exchange proved fatal.
Dave Humphreys had the better of an awkward Q, R & pawn endings, but was caught by a perpetual check, a fine draw that could so easily have been a win.
Although Gosforth Salters are bottom of the league they are a strong team, and this is a point won, rather than one lost. Well played all, especially David Wrigley and Dave Humphreys.
Match Played at Gosforth Mon 28 Jan 2019 | ||
Gosforth Dalters | Tans | |
Ray Devenney | ½-½ | Tim Wrigley |
Dave Baynes | 0-1 | David Wrigley |
Paul Sumner | ½-½ | Peter Crichton |
Martin Beardsley | ½-½ | Dave Humphreys |
Alistair Ridley | 1-0 | Dave Foster Jnr |
2½-2½ |
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Tans v Forest Hall C
Posted by Tim W on January 18, 2019
The NCA Second division is a competitive league, both teams put out strong teams, and this was a hard fought match.
Briefly, Derek lost a rook, a mistake with little time left on the clock, defending against a marching passed pawn.
My (Tim’s) opponent resigned in a position with chances for both sides. It seemed premature, but he was about to lose the exchange, and I think he just didn’t know what to do. He could have tried to exploit an open file and an exposed king, and then play for either a win or a perpetual check.
James won, his pawn ending technique proving better than his young opponent.
Ian surprised me a little, he accepted a draw, and from 4 boards away I thought he had chances in a Bishop(same colour)& Pawns ending.
Peter also surprised me, I thought he was losing, but suddenly appeared with a win. Not sure what happened.
So a good win, 3½-1½, and some rather odd games.
Match Played at Corbridge Thu 17 Jan 2019 | ||
Tans | Forest Hall C | |
Drek Harris | 0-1 | Stuart Skelsey |
Tim Wrigley | 1-0 | John Wall Jnr |
James Ross | 1-0 | Ciaran Mcdonald |
Ian Mackay | ½-½ | Paul Charlton |
Peter Crichton | 1-0 | John Wall Snr |
3½-1½ |
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Gosforth Ivy v Tans
Posted by Tim W on December 4, 2018
Another hard match, but this time lady luck was smiling on us. Tim was completely outplayed by John Wheeler, but John made one mistake, and lost a bishop and the game. Elsewhere James was short of time, and accepted a draw when offered by Dave Stebbings. Ian was lucky to escape with a draw after misplaying a 2R v R&B ending. So, lucky point for the Tans.
Match Played at Gosforth Mon 3 Dec 2018 | ||
Gosforth Ivy | Tans | |
John Wheeler | 0-1 | Tim Wrigley |
Dave Stebbings | ½-½ | James Ross |
Paul Costello | ½-½ | Ian Mackay |
Bob Heyman | ½-½ | Peter Crichton |
Ted Jarah | 1-0 | Dave Humphreys |
2½-2½ |
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Tans v Tynemouth B
Posted by Tim W on November 23, 2018
Match Played at Corbridge Tues 22 Nov 2018 | ||
Tans | Tynemouth B | |
Tim Wrigley | 1-0 | Keith Rockett |
Peter Crichton | 0-1 | Paul Edwards |
Steve Larkin | 0-1 | Steve Burnell |
Bruce Reed | 0-1 | Dave Hair |
Dave Humphreys | 1-0 | Ray Garside |
2-3 |
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Tans v Jesmond Knights
Posted by Tim W on April 13, 2018
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
Posted by Tim W on February 20, 2018
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 |
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Gosforth Salters v Tans
Posted by Tim W on December 19, 2017
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 |
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NCA – End of Season League Tables
Posted by Tim W on May 3, 2017
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 |
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Tans v S Shields A
Posted by Tim W on April 28, 2017
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 |
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