AMAZING MAJOR CUP WIN FOR MEIR - 02 NOVEMBER 2018 at Cheddleton

CHEDDLETON 2.5  /  MEIR 2.5  

Despite a Total Team grade of 577 for Meir versus the Cheddleton heavyweights total grade of 700, Meir were able to prevail under boardcount rules in an evening of Fireworks inside and outside the building!

Unfortunately Martin faced an opponent more than double his grade in John Yee on board 5, but that is inevitable for Meir playing in a match over 5 boards against the bigger clubs.

Somehow Dave Fuller survived a time scramble and managed to draw against Jon Blackburn on Board 4 despite leaving his Queen En Prise  at the end.

Peter and Steve also drew on boards 1  and 3 respectively against Phil Birks and Matthew Carr who we last met at Rugeley in the JACKSON CUP last year.

Finally Clive managed to prevail against Bill Armstrong after surviving early  pressure on Board 2 and enjoyed a rare mating attack! We all know Cheddleton players seem to be schooled in the never resign as the opponent might blunder.

Well done the Team and look forward to playing Newcastle on Monday 18th.March 2019.