Longbridge chess club enjoyed a successful evening against Worcester Green Pawns in the WCA Rapidplay Division 3, winning the first round before drawing the second to take an overall victory. The match also marked Rachel Mason’s first fixture as captain, and she made sure the team were well looked after with homemade cakes and chocolate concrete!
Longbridge faced Worcester Green Pawns on Thursday 15 October in a two-round rapidplay match. The teams were closely matched on rating, but Longbridge made a strong start and carried that form into the second round to secure a positive result.
Longbridge Win the First Round
The opening round saw Longbridge come out on top, winning 3½–½. Elliott Shurvinton, Kevin Scott and Mark Evans all scored full points, while Lennon Mason secured a draw against Mark Edwards.
It was an excellent start for Longbridge, with the team taking control of the match and putting themselves in a strong position heading into the second round.
Second Round Ends All Square
Worcester Green Pawns fought back in the second round, and the teams shared the points with a 2–2 draw.
Elliott Shurvinton, Lennon Mason and Mark Evans continued to battle across the boards, with Kevin Scott also in action. The second-round result meant Longbridge maintained their advantage from the opening games and secured the overall match victory.
Rachel Mason’s First Match as Captain
The evening was a special one for Rachel Mason, who took charge of the team as captain for the first time. Although Rachel did not play in this fixture, she has previously represented the club and was busy supporting the team from the sidelines.
She also brought along cakes and chocolate concrete for everyone, adding a welcome treat to the evening and helping make the match a success both on and off the board.
A Strong Result for Longbridge
With a first-round win and a second-round draw, Longbridge finished the evening with an overall 5½–2½ score across the two rounds.
Congratulations to Rachel on her first match as captain, and well played to everyone who represented Longbridge. A good team performance, with some well-earned points and a sweet finish to the evening!
Final result: Longbridge won Round One 3½–½ and drew Round Two 2–2.