Longbridge 5 shared the points with Redditch 5 after a closely contested 2–2 draw in Division Five on Wednesday 28 October. Jordan Cummins and Rohan Kartick Deepak both secured victories to earn Longbridge a share of the match points.
Longbridge 5 travelled to Redditch for their latest Division Five fixture, with both teams closely matched on average rating. The four-board match proved to be an evenly balanced contest, with both sides recording two wins apiece.
Cummins Gets Longbridge Off to a Winning Start
Jordan Cummins produced a strong performance on Board One, defeating Terry Lowe to claim the full point for Longbridge.
It was an important result against an opponent of a similar rating and gave the visitors a positive start to the evening.
Truscott and Collett Go Down
Ian Truscott faced Jamie Steward on Board Two, but unfortunately the game went Redditch’s way, with Steward taking the full point.
Richard Collett also found things difficult on Board Three against Simon Lloyd, with Redditch claiming another win.
Those two results put the home side ahead in the match, leaving Longbridge needing a win on the final board to avoid defeat.
Rohan Secures the Draw
Rohan Kartick Deepak delivered exactly the result Longbridge needed on Board Four, defeating Samuel Parry to secure another full point.
Rohan’s victory brought the overall scores level at 2–2 and ensured Longbridge returned home with a share of the match points.
Longbridge 5 vs Redditch 5, Decent Result.
With wins for Jordan Cummins and Rohan Kartick Deepak, Redditch’s two victories were cancelled out and the match finished all square.
Although Longbridge would have liked to take the full points, a draw away from home against similarly rated opposition was a fair result.
Well played to Jordan and Rohan for their wins, and to the whole team for securing a share of the points.
Final score: Redditch 5 2–2 Longbridge 5.