Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Ashby 2 v Ashby 1 Preview

From Tom Dove:

"It's derby day as high flying Ashby 1 take on their fierce rivals Ashby 2.

Ashby 2 have been struggling of late with only a single point to show for their campaign so far - a mixture of bad luck and appalling judgement leaving them languishing second from bottom.

In contrast, Ashby 1 are running away with the title, bolstered by the electric form of returning star player Tom Dove, the destructive power of chess machine Gheorghe Albu, the dogged performances of indefatigable Richard Vann, and the dull as ditchwater openings of Andrew Wilson.

Paddy Buckley also plays.

Will Paul Gibson survive the opening? Will Gheorghe be troubled by Chris Tipper's Birds Opening? Will Larry Hayden manage his time effectively? Will Paddy avoid embarrassing himself against Steve Emmerton and will Andrew's opening lead to a thrilling encounter with Les Fancourt?

 The answer is 'No. Of course not'.

 A comfortable 4-1 'away' victory beckons."


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