South Hams Chess Club
South Hams Chess Club

Press Report 23rd February 2018

In Torbay League Division 3, South Hams narrowly lost 2 ½ – 1½ at Plymouth with a win for Ben Wilkinson, a draw for James Schofiled, and defeats for Phil McConnell and Devrin Phaneuf.

In Division 1, South Hams fought a keenly contested 2 – 2 draw at home to a strong Plymouth team, with wins for David Archer and James Schofield, and defeats for Steve Levy and Ben Wilkinson. On the same evening (a busy night for the club), in Division 4 South Hams won 3 – 1 at home to Newton Abbot, with wins for Roy Greenhalgh, James Fowler and Oliver Zaffiro, and a defeat for Tony Collins.

In the Homan League, Steve Levy maintained his 100% record with a win over Alan Davies, while Phil McConnell beat Ken Ashby.

In the Dunleavy League, Richard Thomas notched up a good win over Jim Savage with some exciting attacking play.

In the quarter finals of the Knockout Cup, David Archer beat James Schofield and will play Steve Levy in the semi-finals. Ben Wilkinson beat Phil McConnell and will play Ken Ashby in the semi-finals.